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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.08, 21,212.69 and 4,281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.08, 21,212.69 and 4,281.15 is: 6,422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.08 : 21,212.69 = 4,281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.08/21,212.69 = 4,281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.08x = 21,212.69 × 4,281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.08x = 90,814,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,814,765.94/14,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.05

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