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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,070.72, 21,106.08 and 4,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,070.72, 21,106.08 and 4,836 is: 7,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,070.72 : 21,106.08 = 4,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,070.72/21,106.08 = 4,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,070.72x = 21,106.08 × 4,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,070.72x = 102,069,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069,002.88/14,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.00

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