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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.72, 21,390.73 and 4,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.72, 21,390.73 and 4,263.74 is: 6,395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.72 : 21,390.73 = 4,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.72/21,390.73 = 4,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.72x = 21,390.73 × 4,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.72x = 91,204,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,204,511.13/14,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.95

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