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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,185.06, 21,280.99 and 4,323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,185.06, 21,280.99 and 4,323.73 is: 6,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,185.06 : 21,280.99 = 4,323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,185.06/21,280.99 = 4,323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,185.06x = 21,280.99 × 4,323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,185.06x = 92,013,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,013,254.89/14,185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.63

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