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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.28, 21,011.76 and 6,216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.28, 21,011.76 and 6,216.72 is: 9,324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.28 : 21,011.76 = 6,216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.28/21,011.76 = 6,216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.28x = 21,011.76 × 6,216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.28x = 130,624,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,624,228.63/14,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.12

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