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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.53, 21,145.04 and 4,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.53, 21,145.04 and 4,234 is: 6,351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.53 : 21,145.04 = 4,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.53/21,145.04 = 4,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.53x = 21,145.04 × 4,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.53x = 89,528,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,528,099.36/14,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.97

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