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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.66, 21,239.96 and 4,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.66, 21,239.96 and 4,298.91 is: 6,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.66 : 21,239.96 = 4,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.66/21,239.96 = 4,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.66x = 21,239.96 × 4,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.66x = 91,308,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,308,611.57/14,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,448.50

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