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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,101.31, 21,148.51 and 6,205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,101.31, 21,148.51 and 6,205.82 is: 9,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,101.31 : 21,148.51 = 6,205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,101.31/21,148.51 = 6,205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,101.31x = 21,148.51 × 6,205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,101.31x = 131,243,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,243,736.71/14,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.20

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