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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.60, 21,237.90 and 4,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.60, 21,237.90 and 4,297.40 is: 6,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.60 : 21,237.90 = 4,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.60/21,237.90 = 4,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.60x = 21,237.90 × 4,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.60x = 91,267,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267,751.46/14,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.10

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