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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.76, 21,427.02 and 6,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.76, 21,427.02 and 6,390.92 is: 9,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.76 : 21,427.02 = 6,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.76/21,427.02 = 6,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.76x = 21,427.02 × 6,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.76x = 136,938,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,938,343.87/14,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.34

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