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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.16, 21,015.90 and 4,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.16, 21,015.90 and 4,773 is: 7,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.16 : 21,015.90 = 4,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.16/21,015.90 = 4,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.16x = 21,015.90 × 4,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.16x = 100,308,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,308,890.70/14,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.24

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