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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,156.89, 21,235.37 and 4,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,156.89, 21,235.37 and 4,296.24 is: 6,444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,156.89 : 21,235.37 = 4,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,156.89/21,235.37 = 4,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,156.89x = 21,235.37 × 4,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,156.89x = 91,232,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,232,224.53/14,156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.37

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