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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.99, 21,263.13 and 6,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.99, 21,263.13 and 6,276.20 is: 9,413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.99 : 21,263.13 = 6,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.99/21,263.13 = 6,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.99x = 21,263.13 × 6,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.99x = 133,451,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,451,550.19/14,175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.91

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