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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.19, 21,404.09 and 6,472.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.19, 21,404.09 and 6,472.07 is: 9,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.19 : 21,404.09 = 6,472.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.19/21,404.09 = 6,472.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.19x = 21,404.09 × 6,472.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.19x = 138,528,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,528,677.93/14,263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.32

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