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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.40, 21,401.10 and 6,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.40, 21,401.10 and 6,369.90 is: 9,554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.40 : 21,401.10 = 6,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.40/21,401.10 = 6,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.40x = 21,401.10 × 6,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.40x = 136,322,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,322,866.89/14,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.85

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