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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.84, 21,168.72 and 4,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.84, 21,168.72 and 4,249.08 is: 6,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.84 : 21,168.72 = 4,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.84/21,168.72 = 4,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.84x = 21,168.72 × 4,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.84x = 89,947,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,947,584.78/14,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.81

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