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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.64, 21,233.51 and 4,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.64, 21,233.51 and 4,295 is: 6,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.64 : 21,233.51 = 4,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.64/21,233.51 = 4,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.64x = 21,233.51 × 4,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.64x = 91,197,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,197,925.45/14,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.52

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