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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.28, 21,319.56 and 6,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.28, 21,319.56 and 6,814.32 is: 10,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.28 : 21,319.56 = 6,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.28/21,319.56 = 6,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.28x = 21,319.56 × 6,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.28x = 145,278,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,278,304.10/14,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.69

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