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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.94, 21,311.35 and 6,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.94, 21,311.35 and 6,200.40 is: 9,302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.94 : 21,311.35 = 6,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.94/21,311.35 = 6,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.94x = 21,311.35 × 6,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.94x = 132,138,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,138,873.96/14,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.32

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