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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.92, 21,238.38 and 4,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.92, 21,238.38 and 4,298.25 is: 6,447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.92 : 21,238.38 = 4,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.92/21,238.38 = 4,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.92x = 21,238.38 × 4,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.92x = 91,287,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,287,866.84/14,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.38

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