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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.46, 21,305.91 and 4,342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.46, 21,305.91 and 4,342.97 is: 6,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.46 : 21,305.91 = 4,342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.46/21,305.91 = 4,342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.46x = 21,305.91 × 4,342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.46x = 92,530,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,530,821.42/14,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.21

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