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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.76, 21,396.24 and 6,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.76, 21,396.24 and 6,870.48 is: 10,303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.76 : 21,396.24 = 6,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.76/21,396.24 = 6,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.76x = 21,396.24 × 6,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.76x = 147,002,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,002,439.00/14,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.12

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