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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.02, 21,227.26 and 4,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.02, 21,227.26 and 4,288.06 is: 6,432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.02 : 21,227.26 = 4,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.02/21,227.26 = 4,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.02x = 21,227.26 × 4,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.02x = 91,023,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023,764.52/14,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.77

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