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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.96, 21,295.46 and 6,300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.96, 21,295.46 and 6,300.61 is: 9,450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.96 : 21,295.46 = 6,300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.96/21,295.46 = 6,300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.96x = 21,295.46 × 6,300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.96x = 134,174,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,174,375.20/14,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.26

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