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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,564.91, 21,829.13 and 6,235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,564.91, 21,829.13 and 6,235.18 is: 9,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564.91 : 21,829.13 = 6,235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564.91/21,829.13 = 6,235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564.91x = 21,829.13 × 6,235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564.91x = 136,108,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,108,492.43/14,564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.96

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