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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.72, 21,040.86 and 6,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.72, 21,040.86 and 6,238.28 is: 9,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.72 : 21,040.86 = 6,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.72/21,040.86 = 6,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.72x = 21,040.86 × 6,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.72x = 131,258,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,258,776.12/14,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.10

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