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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.33, 21,047.96 and 6,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.33, 21,047.96 and 6,231.67 is: 9,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.33 : 21,047.96 = 6,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.33/21,047.96 = 6,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.33x = 21,047.96 × 6,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.33x = 131,163,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,163,940.89/14,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.93

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