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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112.59, 21,161.39 and 4,749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112.59, 21,161.39 and 4,749.48 is: 7,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112.59 : 21,161.39 = 4,749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112.59/21,161.39 = 4,749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112.59x = 21,161.39 × 4,749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112.59x = 100,505,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,505,574.83/14,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.70

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