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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.08, 21,198.72 and 4,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.08, 21,198.72 and 4,892 is: 7,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.08 : 21,198.72 = 4,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.08/21,198.72 = 4,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.08x = 21,198.72 × 4,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.08x = 103,704,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,704,138.24/14,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.32

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