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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.56, 21,356.40 and 6,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.56, 21,356.40 and 6,441.28 is: 9,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.56 : 21,356.40 = 6,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.56/21,356.40 = 6,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.56x = 21,356.40 × 6,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.56x = 137,562,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,562,552.19/14,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.98

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