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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.23, 21,231.91 and 6,260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.23, 21,231.91 and 6,260.23 is: 9,382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.23 : 21,231.91 = 6,260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.23/21,231.91 = 6,260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.23x = 21,231.91 × 6,260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.23x = 132,916,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,916,554.87/14,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.63

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