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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,543.73, 21,797.26 and 6,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,543.73, 21,797.26 and 6,213.89 is: 9,313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,543.73 : 21,797.26 = 6,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,543.73/21,797.26 = 6,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,543.73x = 21,797.26 × 6,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,543.73x = 135,445,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,445,775.94/14,543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.00

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