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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.40, 21,395.52 and 4,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.40, 21,395.52 and 4,267 is: 6,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.40 : 21,395.52 = 4,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.40/21,395.52 = 4,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.40x = 21,395.52 × 4,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.40x = 91,294,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,294,683.84/14,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.52

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