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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.97, 21,343.63 and 6,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.97, 21,343.63 and 6,332.87 is: 9,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.97 : 21,343.63 = 6,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.97/21,343.63 = 6,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.97x = 21,343.63 × 6,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.97x = 135,166,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166,434.12/14,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.72

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