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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.71, 21,827.34 and 6,234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.71, 21,827.34 and 6,234.03 is: 9,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.71 : 21,827.34 = 6,234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.71/21,827.34 = 6,234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.71x = 21,827.34 × 6,234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.71x = 136,072,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,072,292.38/14,563.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.24

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