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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.96, 21,072.36 and 6,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.96, 21,072.36 and 6,255.60 is: 9,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.96 : 21,072.36 = 6,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.96/21,072.36 = 6,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.96x = 21,072.36 × 6,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.96x = 131,820,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,820,255.22/14,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.26

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