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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.67, 21,415.57 and 6,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.67, 21,415.57 and 6,375.46 is: 9,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.67 : 21,415.57 = 6,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.67/21,415.57 = 6,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.67x = 21,415.57 × 6,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.67x = 136,534,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,534,109.91/14,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.45

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