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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.98, 21,299.99 and 14,179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.98, 21,299.99 and 14,179.46 is: 21,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.98 : 21,299.99 = 14,179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.98/21,299.99 = 14,179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.98x = 21,299.99 × 14,179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.98x = 302,022,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,022,178.81/14,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.20

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