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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.26, 21,001.68 and 6,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.26, 21,001.68 and 6,203.25 is: 9,308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.26 : 21,001.68 = 6,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.26/21,001.68 = 6,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.26x = 21,001.68 × 6,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.26x = 130,278,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,278,671.46/13,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.11

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