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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.16, 21,073.38 and 4,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.16, 21,073.38 and 4,816 is: 7,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.16 : 21,073.38 = 4,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.16/21,073.38 = 4,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.16x = 21,073.38 × 4,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.16x = 101,489,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,489,398.08/14,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.33

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