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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.72, 21,193.49 and 4,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.72, 21,193.49 and 4,265.40 is: 6,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.72 : 21,193.49 = 4,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.72/21,193.49 = 4,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.72x = 21,193.49 × 4,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.72x = 90,398,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,398,722.91/14,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.13

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