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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.72, 21,252.05 and 6,268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.72, 21,252.05 and 6,268.61 is: 9,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.72 : 21,252.05 = 6,268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.72/21,252.05 = 6,268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.72x = 21,252.05 × 6,268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.72x = 133,220,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,220,675.55/14,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.78

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