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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.16, 21,023.40 and 4,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.16, 21,023.40 and 4,778 is: 7,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.16 : 21,023.40 = 4,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.16/21,023.40 = 4,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.16x = 21,023.40 × 4,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.16x = 100,449,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,449,805.20/14,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.74

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