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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.88, 21,259.92 and 6,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.88, 21,259.92 and 6,373.44 is: 9,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.88 : 21,259.92 = 6,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.88/21,259.92 = 6,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.88x = 21,259.92 × 6,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.88x = 135,498,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,498,824.52/14,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.13

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