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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.59, 21,243.33 and 4,167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.59, 21,243.33 and 4,167.23 is: 6,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.59 : 21,243.33 = 4,167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.59/21,243.33 = 4,167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.59x = 21,243.33 × 4,167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.59x = 88,525,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,525,735.86/14,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.12

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