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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.68, 21,232.11 and 4,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.68, 21,232.11 and 4,292.73 is: 6,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.68 : 21,232.11 = 4,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.68/21,232.11 = 4,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.68x = 21,232.11 × 4,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.68x = 91,143,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,143,653.67/14,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.03

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