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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.45, 21,362.86 and 6,873.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.45, 21,362.86 and 6,873.21 is: 10,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.45 : 21,362.86 = 6,873.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.45/21,362.86 = 6,873.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.45x = 21,362.86 × 6,873.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.45x = 146,831,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,831,422.98/14,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.24

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