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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.04, 21,282.78 and 4,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.04, 21,282.78 and 4,327.54 is: 6,491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.04 : 21,282.78 = 4,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.04/21,282.78 = 4,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.04x = 21,282.78 × 4,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.04x = 92,102,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,102,081.76/14,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.07

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