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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.23, 21,320.46 and 6,815.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.23, 21,320.46 and 6,815.31 is: 10,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.23 : 21,320.46 = 6,815.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.23/21,320.46 = 6,815.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.23x = 21,320.46 × 6,815.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.23x = 145,305,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,305,544.24/14,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.98

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