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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.58, 21,233.42 and 4,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.58, 21,233.42 and 4,294.94 is: 6,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.58 : 21,233.42 = 4,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.58/21,233.42 = 4,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.58x = 21,233.42 × 4,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.58x = 91,196,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,196,264.89/14,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.43

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