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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.08, 21,232.66 and 4,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.08, 21,232.66 and 4,294.44 is: 6,441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.08 : 21,232.66 = 4,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.08/21,232.66 = 4,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.08x = 21,232.66 × 4,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.08x = 91,182,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,182,384.41/14,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.67

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