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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.69, 21,348.77 and 6,439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.69, 21,348.77 and 6,439.50 is: 9,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.69 : 21,348.77 = 6,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.69/21,348.77 = 6,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.69x = 21,348.77 × 6,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.69x = 137,475,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,475,372.22/14,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.49

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