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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,119.96, 21,164.70 and 6,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,119.96, 21,164.70 and 6,215.44 is: 9,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,119.96 : 21,164.70 = 6,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,119.96/21,164.70 = 6,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,119.96x = 21,164.70 × 6,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,119.96x = 131,547,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,547,922.97/14,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.45

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