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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.20, 21,359.52 and 6,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.20, 21,359.52 and 6,841.28 is: 10,262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.20 : 21,359.52 = 6,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.20/21,359.52 = 6,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.20x = 21,359.52 × 6,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.20x = 146,126,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,126,456.99/14,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.99

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