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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.80, 21,254.70 and 6,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.80, 21,254.70 and 6,393.80 is: 9,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.80 : 21,254.70 = 6,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.80/21,254.70 = 6,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.80x = 21,254.70 × 6,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.80x = 135,898,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,898,300.86/14,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.70

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