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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.74, 21,398.58 and 6,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.74, 21,398.58 and 6,358.82 is: 9,540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.74 : 21,398.58 = 6,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.74/21,398.58 = 6,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.74x = 21,398.58 × 6,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.74x = 136,069,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,069,718.48/14,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.89

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