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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.41, 21,174.71 and 4,255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.41, 21,174.71 and 4,255.65 is: 6,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.41 : 21,174.71 = 4,255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.41/21,174.71 = 4,255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.41x = 21,174.71 × 4,255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.41x = 90,112,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,112,133.33/14,116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.50

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