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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.88, 21,144.42 and 4,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.88, 21,144.42 and 4,236.48 is: 6,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.88 : 21,144.42 = 4,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.88/21,144.42 = 4,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.88x = 21,144.42 × 4,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.88x = 89,577,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,577,912.44/14,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.45

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