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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.38, 21,376.61 and 6,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.38, 21,376.61 and 6,653.44 is: 9,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.38 : 21,376.61 = 6,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.38/21,376.61 = 6,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.38x = 21,376.61 × 6,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.38x = 142,228,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228,047.87/14,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.25

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