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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.94, 21,269.18 and 4,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.94, 21,269.18 and 4,319 is: 6,478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.94 : 21,269.18 = 4,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.94/21,269.18 = 4,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.94x = 21,269.18 × 4,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.94x = 91,861,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,861,588.42/14,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.28

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