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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.31, 21,239.54 and 6,265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.31, 21,239.54 and 6,265.31 is: 9,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.31 : 21,239.54 = 6,265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.31/21,239.54 = 6,265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.31x = 21,239.54 × 6,265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.31x = 133,072,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,072,164.83/14,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.25

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