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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.54, 21,335.75 and 6,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.54, 21,335.75 and 6,323.76 is: 9,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.54 : 21,335.75 = 6,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.54/21,335.75 = 6,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.54x = 21,335.75 × 6,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.54x = 134,922,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,922,130.80/14,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.83

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