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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.76, 21,220.23 and 4,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.76, 21,220.23 and 4,286.76 is: 6,430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.76 : 21,220.23 = 4,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.76/21,220.23 = 4,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.76x = 21,220.23 × 4,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.76x = 90,966,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,966,033.15/14,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.17

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