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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.88, 21,283.44 and 6,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.88, 21,283.44 and 6,805.56 is: 10,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.88 : 21,283.44 = 6,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.88/21,283.44 = 6,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.88x = 21,283.44 × 6,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.88x = 144,845,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,845,727.93/14,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.36

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