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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.85, 21,255.11 and 6,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.85, 21,255.11 and 6,270.68 is: 9,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.85 : 21,255.11 = 6,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.85/21,255.11 = 6,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.85x = 21,255.11 × 6,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.85x = 133,283,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,283,993.17/14,169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.17

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