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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.72, 21,131.34 and 4,229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.72, 21,131.34 and 4,229.11 is: 6,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.72 : 21,131.34 = 4,229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.72/21,131.34 = 4,229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.72x = 21,131.34 × 4,229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.72x = 89,366,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,366,655.65/14,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.79

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