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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.92, 21,241.38 and 4,300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.92, 21,241.38 and 4,300.25 is: 6,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.92 : 21,241.38 = 4,300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.92/21,241.38 = 4,300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.92x = 21,241.38 × 4,300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.92x = 91,343,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,343,244.35/14,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.38

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