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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.58, 21,264.93 and 4,314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.58, 21,264.93 and 4,314.77 is: 6,473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.58 : 21,264.93 = 4,314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.58/21,264.93 = 4,314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.58x = 21,264.93 × 4,314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.58x = 91,753,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,753,255.43/14,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.54

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