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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,073.16, 21,111.90 and 4,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,073.16, 21,111.90 and 4,837 is: 7,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,073.16 : 21,111.90 = 4,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,073.16/21,111.90 = 4,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,073.16x = 21,111.90 × 4,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,073.16x = 102,118,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,118,260.30/14,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.24

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