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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.26, 21,425.52 and 6,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.26, 21,425.52 and 6,382.12 is: 9,575.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.26 : 21,425.52 = 6,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.26/21,425.52 = 6,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.26x = 21,425.52 × 6,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.26x = 136,740,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,740,239.70/14,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.47

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