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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.41, 21,860.06 and 6,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.41, 21,860.06 and 6,248.03 is: 9,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.41 : 21,860.06 = 6,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.41/21,860.06 = 6,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.41x = 21,860.06 × 6,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.41x = 136,582,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,582,217.00/14,573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.02

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