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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.36, 21,299.25 and 6,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.36, 21,299.25 and 6,297.80 is: 9,448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.36 : 21,299.25 = 6,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.36/21,299.25 = 6,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.36x = 21,299.25 × 6,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.36x = 134,138,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,138,453.58/14,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.79

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