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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.73, 21,405.15 and 6,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.73, 21,405.15 and 6,368.52 is: 9,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.73 : 21,405.15 = 6,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.73/21,405.15 = 6,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.73x = 21,405.15 × 6,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.73x = 136,319,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,319,125.88/14,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.04

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