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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.72, 21,267.66 and 4,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.72, 21,267.66 and 4,314.88 is: 6,473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.72 : 21,267.66 = 4,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.72/21,267.66 = 4,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.72x = 21,267.66 × 4,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.72x = 91,767,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,767,400.78/14,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.11

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