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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.56, 21,546.77 and 6,351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.56, 21,546.77 and 6,351.11 is: 9,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.56 : 21,546.77 = 6,351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.56/21,546.77 = 6,351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.56x = 21,546.77 × 6,351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.56x = 136,845,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,845,892.38/14,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.29

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