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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.78, 21,293.67 and 6,406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.78, 21,293.67 and 6,406.82 is: 9,610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.78 : 21,293.67 = 6,406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.78/21,293.67 = 6,406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.78x = 21,293.67 × 6,406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.78x = 136,424,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,424,710.83/14,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.23

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