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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.52, 21,863.28 and 6,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.52, 21,863.28 and 6,250.16 is: 9,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.52 : 21,863.28 = 6,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.52/21,863.28 = 6,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.52x = 21,863.28 × 6,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.52x = 136,648,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,648,998.12/14,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.24

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