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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.01, 21,279.96 and 4,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.01, 21,279.96 and 4,325.43 is: 6,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.01 : 21,279.96 = 4,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.01/21,279.96 = 4,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.01x = 21,279.96 × 4,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.01x = 92,044,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,044,977.38/14,186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.43

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