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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.22, 21,040.11 and 6,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.22, 21,040.11 and 6,237.78 is: 9,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.22 : 21,040.11 = 6,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.22/21,040.11 = 6,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.22x = 21,040.11 × 6,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.22x = 131,243,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,243,577.36/14,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.35

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