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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.13, 21,292.67 and 4,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.13, 21,292.67 and 4,342.28 is: 6,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.13 : 21,292.67 = 4,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.13/21,292.67 = 4,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.13x = 21,292.67 × 4,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.13x = 92,458,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,458,639.48/14,196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.95

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