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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.63, 21,172.68 and 4,874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.63, 21,172.68 and 4,874.63 is: 7,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.63 : 21,172.68 = 4,874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.63/21,172.68 = 4,874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.63x = 21,172.68 × 4,874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.63x = 103,208,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,208,875.25/14,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.30

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