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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.76, 21,030.48 and 6,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.76, 21,030.48 and 6,230.96 is: 9,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.76 : 21,030.48 = 6,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.76/21,030.48 = 6,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.76x = 21,030.48 × 6,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.76x = 131,040,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,040,079.66/14,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.15

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