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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.28, 21,916.53 and 6,299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.28, 21,916.53 and 6,299.34 is: 9,442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.28 : 21,916.53 = 6,299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.28/21,916.53 = 6,299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.28x = 21,916.53 × 6,299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.28x = 138,059,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059,674.09/14,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.38

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