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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.58, 21,206.03 and 14,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.58, 21,206.03 and 14,079.06 is: 20,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.58 : 21,206.03 = 14,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.58/21,206.03 = 14,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.58x = 21,206.03 × 14,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.58x = 298,560,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,560,898.34/14,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.34

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