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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.52, 21,849.78 and 6,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.52, 21,849.78 and 6,241.14 is: 9,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.52 : 21,849.78 = 6,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.52/21,849.78 = 6,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.52x = 21,849.78 × 6,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.52x = 136,367,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,367,535.95/14,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.71

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