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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.04, 21,402.62 and 6,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.04, 21,402.62 and 6,366.83 is: 9,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.04 : 21,402.62 = 6,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.04/21,402.62 = 6,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.04x = 21,402.62 × 6,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.04x = 136,266,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,266,888.64/14,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.51

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