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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.08, 21,513.72 and 6,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.08, 21,513.72 and 6,551.08 is: 9,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.08 : 21,513.72 = 6,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.08/21,513.72 = 6,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.08x = 21,513.72 × 6,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.08x = 140,938,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,938,100.82/14,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.52

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