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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,585.24, 21,873.18 and 6,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,585.24, 21,873.18 and 6,263 is: 9,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,585.24 : 21,873.18 = 6,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,585.24/21,873.18 = 6,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,585.24x = 21,873.18 × 6,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,585.24x = 136,991,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,991,726.34/14,585.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.49

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