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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.76, 21,410.46 and 6,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.76, 21,410.46 and 6,374.24 is: 9,561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.76 : 21,410.46 = 6,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.76/21,410.46 = 6,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.76x = 21,410.46 × 6,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.76x = 136,475,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,475,383.79/14,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.28

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