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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,167.23, 21,233.41 and 6,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,167.23, 21,233.41 and 6,261.23 is: 9,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.23 : 21,233.41 = 6,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.23/21,233.41 = 6,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.23x = 21,233.41 × 6,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.23x = 132,947,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,947,263.69/14,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.14

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