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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.82, 21,410.89 and 6,376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.82, 21,410.89 and 6,376.74 is: 9,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.82 : 21,410.89 = 6,376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.82/21,410.89 = 6,376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.82x = 21,410.89 × 6,376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.82x = 136,531,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,531,582.47/14,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.17

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