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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.08, 21,231.16 and 4,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.08, 21,231.16 and 4,293.44 is: 6,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.08 : 21,231.16 = 4,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.08/21,231.16 = 4,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.08x = 21,231.16 × 4,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.08x = 91,154,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,154,698.47/14,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.17

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