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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.08, 21,636.12 and 6,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.08, 21,636.12 and 6,216.08 is: 9,324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.08 : 21,636.12 = 6,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.08/21,636.12 = 6,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.08x = 21,636.12 × 6,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.08x = 134,491,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,491,852.81/14,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.12

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