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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.78, 21,317.31 and 6,812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.78, 21,317.31 and 6,812.82 is: 10,210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.78 : 21,317.31 = 6,812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.78/21,317.31 = 6,812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.78x = 21,317.31 × 6,812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.78x = 145,230,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,230,995.91/14,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.44

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