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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.96, 21,069.36 and 6,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.96, 21,069.36 and 6,253.60 is: 9,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.96 : 21,069.36 = 6,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.96/21,069.36 = 6,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.96x = 21,069.36 × 6,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.96x = 131,759,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,759,349.70/14,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.25

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