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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.08, 21,860.96 and 6,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.08, 21,860.96 and 6,251.22 is: 9,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.08 : 21,860.96 = 6,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.08/21,860.96 = 6,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.08x = 21,860.96 × 6,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.08x = 136,657,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,657,670.37/14,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.40

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