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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.96, 21,274.52 and 4,321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.96, 21,274.52 and 4,321.01 is: 6,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.96 : 21,274.52 = 4,321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.96/21,274.52 = 4,321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.96x = 21,274.52 × 4,321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.96x = 91,927,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,927,413.67/14,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.45

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