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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.28, 21,007.26 and 6,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.28, 21,007.26 and 6,213.72 is: 9,319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.28 : 21,007.26 = 6,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.28/21,007.26 = 6,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.28x = 21,007.26 × 6,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.28x = 130,533,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,533,231.61/14,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.62

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