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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.42, 21,316.95 and 6,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.42, 21,316.95 and 6,314.38 is: 9,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.42 : 21,316.95 = 6,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.42/21,316.95 = 6,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.42x = 21,316.95 × 6,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.42x = 134,603,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,603,322.74/14,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.82

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