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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.94, 21,842.26 and 6,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.94, 21,842.26 and 6,246.05 is: 9,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.94 : 21,842.26 = 6,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.94/21,842.26 = 6,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.94x = 21,842.26 × 6,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.94x = 136,427,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,427,723.25/14,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.50

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