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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.59, 21,244.83 and 4,168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.59, 21,244.83 and 4,168.23 is: 6,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.59 : 21,244.83 = 4,168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.59/21,244.83 = 4,168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.59x = 21,244.83 × 4,168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.59x = 88,553,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,553,337.75/14,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.62

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