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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.22, 21,282.87 and 6,293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.22, 21,282.87 and 6,293.46 is: 9,435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.22 : 21,282.87 = 6,293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.22/21,282.87 = 6,293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.22x = 21,282.87 × 6,293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.22x = 133,942,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,942,891.03/14,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.77

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