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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.78, 21,311.10 and 4,342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.78, 21,311.10 and 4,342.86 is: 6,515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.78 : 21,311.10 = 4,342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.78/21,311.10 = 4,342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.78x = 21,311.10 × 4,342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.78x = 92,551,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,551,123.75/14,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.03

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