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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.51, 21,410.43 and 6,376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.51, 21,410.43 and 6,376.43 is: 9,564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.51 : 21,410.43 = 6,376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.51/21,410.43 = 6,376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.51x = 21,410.43 × 6,376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.51x = 136,522,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,522,108.16/14,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.72

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