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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.03, 21,196.97 and 6,355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.03, 21,196.97 and 6,355.31 is: 9,526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.03 : 21,196.97 = 6,355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.03/21,196.97 = 6,355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.03x = 21,196.97 × 6,355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.03x = 134,713,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,713,315.41/14,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.41

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