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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.32, 21,858.33 and 6,253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.32, 21,858.33 and 6,253.11 is: 9,377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.32 : 21,858.33 = 6,253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.32/21,858.33 = 6,253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.32x = 21,858.33 × 6,253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.32x = 136,682,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,682,541.91/14,575.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.67

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