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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,174.78, 21,265.40 and 4,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,174.78, 21,265.40 and 4,315.46 is: 6,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,174.78 : 21,265.40 = 4,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,174.78/21,265.40 = 4,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,174.78x = 21,265.40 × 4,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,174.78x = 91,769,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,769,983.08/14,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.17

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