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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.48, 21,282.80 and 4,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.48, 21,282.80 and 4,325.49 is: 6,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.48 : 21,282.80 = 4,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.48/21,282.80 = 4,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.48x = 21,282.80 × 4,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.48x = 92,058,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,058,516.94/14,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.17

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