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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.10, 21,498.45 and 6,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.10, 21,498.45 and 6,537.10 is: 9,802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.10 : 21,498.45 = 6,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.10/21,498.45 = 6,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.10x = 21,498.45 × 6,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.10x = 140,537,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,537,517.50/14,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.37

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