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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.58, 21,415.44 and 6,375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.58, 21,415.44 and 6,375.36 is: 9,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.58 : 21,415.44 = 6,375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.58/21,415.44 = 6,375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.58x = 21,415.44 × 6,375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.58x = 136,531,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,531,139.56/14,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.30

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