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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.80, 21,016.20 and 4,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.80, 21,016.20 and 4,151.60 is: 6,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.80 : 21,016.20 = 4,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.80/21,016.20 = 4,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.80x = 21,016.20 × 4,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.80x = 87,250,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,250,855.92/14,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.40

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