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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,567.39, 21,851.09 and 6,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,567.39, 21,851.09 and 6,242 is: 9,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567.39 : 21,851.09 = 6,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567.39/21,851.09 = 6,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567.39x = 21,851.09 × 6,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567.39x = 136,394,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,394,503.78/14,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.00

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