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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.36, 21,040.92 and 4,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.36, 21,040.92 and 4,171.32 is: 6,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.36 : 21,040.92 = 4,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.36/21,040.92 = 4,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.36x = 21,040.92 × 4,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.36x = 87,768,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,768,410.41/14,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.16

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