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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.72, 21,194.99 and 4,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.72, 21,194.99 and 4,266.40 is: 6,400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.72 : 21,194.99 = 4,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.72/21,194.99 = 4,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.72x = 21,194.99 × 4,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.72x = 90,426,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426,305.34/14,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.63

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