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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.83, 21,323.97 and 6,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.83, 21,323.97 and 6,314.25 is: 9,473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.83 : 21,323.97 = 6,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.83/21,323.97 = 6,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.83x = 21,323.97 × 6,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.83x = 134,644,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,644,877.57/14,212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.47

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