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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.11, 21,423.73 and 6,380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.11, 21,423.73 and 6,380.90 is: 9,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.11 : 21,423.73 = 6,380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.11/21,423.73 = 6,380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.11x = 21,423.73 × 6,380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.11x = 136,702,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,702,555.69/14,279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.61

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