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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.70, 21,005.55 and 6,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.70, 21,005.55 and 6,227.70 is: 9,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.70 : 21,005.55 = 6,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.70/21,005.55 = 6,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.70x = 21,005.55 × 6,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.70x = 130,816,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,816,263.74/14,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.55

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