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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.10, 21,402.71 and 6,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.10, 21,402.71 and 6,366.90 is: 9,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.10 : 21,402.71 = 6,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.10/21,402.71 = 6,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.10x = 21,402.71 × 6,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.10x = 136,268,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,268,823.20/14,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.60

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