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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.57, 21,837.25 and 6,239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.57, 21,837.25 and 6,239.65 is: 9,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.57 : 21,837.25 = 6,239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.57/21,837.25 = 6,239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.57x = 21,837.25 × 6,239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.57x = 136,256,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,256,687.78/14,560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.92

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