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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.94, 21,191.40 and 4,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.94, 21,191.40 and 4,266.97 is: 6,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.94 : 21,191.40 = 4,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.94/21,191.40 = 4,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.94x = 21,191.40 × 4,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.94x = 90,422,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422,940.77/14,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.29

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