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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,115.63, 21,173.44 and 4,881.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,115.63, 21,173.44 and 4,881.63 is: 7,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,115.63 : 21,173.44 = 4,881.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,115.63/21,173.44 = 4,881.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,115.63x = 21,173.44 × 4,881.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,115.63x = 103,360,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,360,899.91/14,115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.44

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