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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,121.63, 21,184.92 and 4,259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,121.63, 21,184.92 and 4,259.88 is: 6,390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,121.63 : 21,184.92 = 4,259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,121.63/21,184.92 = 4,259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,121.63x = 21,184.92 × 4,259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,121.63x = 90,245,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,245,217.01/14,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.57

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