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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.70, 21,266.92 and 4,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.70, 21,266.92 and 4,316.34 is: 6,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.70 : 21,266.92 = 4,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.70/21,266.92 = 4,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.70x = 21,266.92 × 4,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.70x = 91,795,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,795,257.47/14,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.71

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