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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.08, 21,235.57 and 4,296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.08, 21,235.57 and 4,296.34 is: 6,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.08 : 21,235.57 = 4,296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.08/21,235.57 = 4,296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.08x = 21,235.57 × 4,296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.08x = 91,235,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,235,244.62/14,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.50

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