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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.30, 21,282.90 and 4,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.30, 21,282.90 and 4,325.76 is: 6,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.30 : 21,282.90 = 4,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.30/21,282.90 = 4,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.30x = 21,282.90 × 4,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.30x = 92,064,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,064,717.50/14,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.69

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