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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.08, 21,413.54 and 6,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.08, 21,413.54 and 6,266.44 is: 9,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.08 : 21,413.54 = 6,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.08/21,413.54 = 6,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.08x = 21,413.54 × 6,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.08x = 134,186,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,186,663.60/14,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.38

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