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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.84, 21,178.77 and 4,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.84, 21,178.77 and 4,628.13 is: 6,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.84 : 21,178.77 = 4,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.84/21,178.77 = 4,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.84x = 21,178.77 × 4,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.84x = 98,018,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,018,100.80/14,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.85

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