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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.08, 21,412.04 and 6,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.08, 21,412.04 and 6,265.44 is: 9,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.08 : 21,412.04 = 6,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.08/21,412.04 = 6,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.08x = 21,412.04 × 6,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.08x = 134,155,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,155,851.90/14,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.88

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