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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.97, 21,345.13 and 6,333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.97, 21,345.13 and 6,333.87 is: 9,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.97 : 21,345.13 = 6,333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.97/21,345.13 = 6,333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.97x = 21,345.13 × 6,333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.97x = 135,197,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,197,278.55/14,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.22

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