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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,067.27, 21,104.55 and 6,281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,067.27, 21,104.55 and 6,281.55 is: 9,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,067.27 : 21,104.55 = 6,281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,067.27/21,104.55 = 6,281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,067.27x = 21,104.55 × 6,281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,067.27x = 132,569,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,569,286.05/14,067.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.95

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