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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.61, 21,140.93 and 4,230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.61, 21,140.93 and 4,230.67 is: 6,347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.61 : 21,140.93 = 4,230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.61/21,140.93 = 4,230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.61x = 21,140.93 × 4,230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.61x = 89,440,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,440,277.17/14,091.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.06

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