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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.90, 21,279.51 and 6,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.90, 21,279.51 and 6,301.02 is: 9,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.90 : 21,279.51 = 6,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.90/21,279.51 = 6,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.90x = 21,279.51 × 6,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.90x = 134,082,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,082,618.10/14,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.50

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