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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.38, 21,189.72 and 4,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.38, 21,189.72 and 4,265.74 is: 6,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.38 : 21,189.72 = 4,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.38/21,189.72 = 4,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.38x = 21,189.72 × 4,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.38x = 90,389,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,389,836.19/14,126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.66

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