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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.92, 21,389.67 and 6,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.92, 21,389.67 and 6,462.72 is: 9,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.92 : 21,389.67 = 6,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.92/21,389.67 = 6,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.92x = 21,389.67 × 6,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.92x = 138,235,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,235,448.10/14,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.39

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