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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.35, 21,205.62 and 6,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.35, 21,205.62 and 6,253.17 is: 9,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.35 : 21,205.62 = 6,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.35/21,205.62 = 6,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.35x = 21,205.62 × 6,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.35x = 132,602,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,602,346.82/14,146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.61

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