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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.78, 21,057.66 and 6,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.78, 21,057.66 and 6,238.26 is: 9,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.78 : 21,057.66 = 6,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.78/21,057.66 = 6,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.78x = 21,057.66 × 6,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.78x = 131,363,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,363,158.07/14,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.83

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