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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.20, 21,015.30 and 6,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.20, 21,015.30 and 6,234.20 is: 9,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.20 : 21,015.30 = 6,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.20/21,015.30 = 6,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.20x = 21,015.30 × 6,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.20x = 131,013,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,013,583.26/14,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.30

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