Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.76, 21,536.64 and 6,144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,357.76, 21,536.64 and 6,144 is: 9,216
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,357.76 : 21,536.64 = 6,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,357.76/21,536.64 = 6,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,357.76x = 21,536.64 × 6,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,357.76x = 132,321,116.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,321,116.16/14,357.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,216
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