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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.76, 21,282.48 and 6,390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.76, 21,282.48 and 6,390.18 is: 9,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.76 : 21,282.48 = 6,390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.76/21,282.48 = 6,390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.76x = 21,282.48 × 6,390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.76x = 135,998,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998,878.05/14,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.38

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