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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.22, 21,017.35 and 4,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.22, 21,017.35 and 4,148.20 is: 6,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.22 : 21,017.35 = 4,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.22/21,017.35 = 4,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.22x = 21,017.35 × 4,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.22x = 87,184,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,184,066.18/14,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.89

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