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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.70, 21,231.15 and 4,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.70, 21,231.15 and 4,293.70 is: 6,438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.70 : 21,231.15 = 4,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.70/21,231.15 = 4,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.70x = 21,231.15 × 4,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.70x = 91,160,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,160,188.76/14,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.91

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