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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.73, 21,542.40 and 6,354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.73, 21,542.40 and 6,354.21 is: 9,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.73 : 21,542.40 = 6,354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.73/21,542.40 = 6,354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.73x = 21,542.40 × 6,354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.73x = 136,884,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,884,933.50/14,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.91

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