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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.68, 21,063.76 and 4,188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.68, 21,063.76 and 4,188.64 is: 6,282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.68 : 21,063.76 = 4,188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.68/21,063.76 = 4,188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.68x = 21,063.76 × 4,188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.68x = 88,228,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,228,507.69/14,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.88

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