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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.70, 21,101.51 and 6,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.70, 21,101.51 and 6,172.20 is: 9,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.70 : 21,101.51 = 6,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.70/21,101.51 = 6,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.70x = 21,101.51 × 6,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.70x = 130,242,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,242,755.45/14,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.97

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