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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.97, 21,275.07 and 6,288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.97, 21,275.07 and 6,288.18 is: 9,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.97 : 21,275.07 = 6,288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.97/21,275.07 = 6,288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.97x = 21,275.07 × 6,288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.97x = 133,781,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,781,469.67/14,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.89

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