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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.23, 21,297.96 and 6,800.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.23, 21,297.96 and 6,800.31 is: 10,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.23 : 21,297.96 = 6,800.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.23/21,297.96 = 6,800.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.23x = 21,297.96 × 6,800.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.23x = 144,832,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,832,730.37/14,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.48

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