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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.58, 21,322.33 and 6,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.58, 21,322.33 and 6,319.80 is: 9,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.58 : 21,322.33 = 6,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.58/21,322.33 = 6,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.58x = 21,322.33 × 6,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.58x = 134,752,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,752,861.13/14,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.24

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