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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.47, 21,404.78 and 6,368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.47, 21,404.78 and 6,368.27 is: 9,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.47 : 21,404.78 = 6,368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.47/21,404.78 = 6,368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.47x = 21,404.78 × 6,368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.47x = 136,311,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,311,418.33/14,266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.67

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