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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.22, 21,241.87 and 4,300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.22, 21,241.87 and 4,300.58 is: 6,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.22 : 21,241.87 = 4,300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.22/21,241.87 = 4,300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.22x = 21,241.87 × 4,300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.22x = 91,352,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,352,361.28/14,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.88

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