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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.96, 21,287.94 and 4,331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.96, 21,287.94 and 4,331.29 is: 6,496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.96 : 21,287.94 = 4,331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.96/21,287.94 = 4,331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.96x = 21,287.94 × 4,331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.96x = 92,204,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,204,241.64/14,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.94

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