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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.31, 21,235.04 and 6,262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.31, 21,235.04 and 6,262.31 is: 9,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.31 : 21,235.04 = 6,262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.31/21,235.04 = 6,262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.31x = 21,235.04 × 6,262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.31x = 132,980,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,980,265.86/14,168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.75

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