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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.21, 21,396.42 and 6,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.21, 21,396.42 and 6,368.07 is: 9,551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.21 : 21,396.42 = 6,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.21/21,396.42 = 6,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.21x = 21,396.42 × 6,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.21x = 136,253,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,253,900.31/14,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.48

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