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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.26, 21,004.68 and 6,205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.26, 21,004.68 and 6,205.26 is: 9,311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.26 : 21,004.68 = 6,205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.26/21,004.68 = 6,205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.26x = 21,004.68 × 6,205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.26x = 130,339,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339,500.62/13,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.12

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