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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,121.97, 21,169.99 and 4,881.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,121.97, 21,169.99 and 4,881.49 is: 7,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,121.97 : 21,169.99 = 4,881.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,121.97/21,169.99 = 4,881.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,121.97x = 21,169.99 × 4,881.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,121.97x = 103,340,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,340,964.23/14,121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.75

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