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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.80, 21,260.96 and 6,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.80, 21,260.96 and 6,167.76 is: 9,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.80 : 21,260.96 = 6,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.80/21,260.96 = 6,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.80x = 21,260.96 × 6,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.80x = 131,132,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,132,498.65/14,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.75

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