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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,576.91, 21,848.76 and 6,252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,576.91, 21,848.76 and 6,252.63 is: 9,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,576.91 : 21,848.76 = 6,252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,576.91/21,848.76 = 6,252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,576.91x = 21,848.76 × 6,252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,576.91x = 136,612,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,612,212.24/14,576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.82

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