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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.39, 21,380.27 and 6,867.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.39, 21,380.27 and 6,867.87 is: 10,293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.39 : 21,380.27 = 6,867.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.39/21,380.27 = 6,867.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.39x = 21,380.27 × 6,867.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.39x = 146,836,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,836,880.59/14,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.23

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