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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.47, 21,403.28 and 6,367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.47, 21,403.28 and 6,367.27 is: 9,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.47 : 21,403.28 = 6,367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.47/21,403.28 = 6,367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.47x = 21,403.28 × 6,367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.47x = 136,280,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,280,430.81/14,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.17

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