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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.69, 21,227.59 and 4,291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.69, 21,227.59 and 4,291.05 is: 6,436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.69 : 21,227.59 = 4,291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.69/21,227.59 = 4,291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.69x = 21,227.59 × 4,291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.69x = 91,088,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,088,650.07/14,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.59

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