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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112, 21,167.19 and 4,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112, 21,167.19 and 4,251.06 is: 6,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112 : 21,167.19 = 4,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112/21,167.19 = 4,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112x = 21,167.19 × 4,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112x = 89,982,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,982,994.72/14,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.35

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