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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.92, 21,395.31 and 6,367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.92, 21,395.31 and 6,367.39 is: 9,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.92 : 21,395.31 = 6,367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.92/21,395.31 = 6,367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.92x = 21,395.31 × 6,367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.92x = 136,232,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,232,282.94/14,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.17

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