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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.52, 21,372.95 and 6,862.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.52, 21,372.95 and 6,862.99 is: 10,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.52 : 21,372.95 = 6,862.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.52/21,372.95 = 6,862.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.52x = 21,372.95 × 6,862.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.52x = 146,682,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,682,342.12/14,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.90

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