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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127, 21,194.28 and 4,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127, 21,194.28 and 4,893 is: 7,340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127 : 21,194.28 = 4,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127/21,194.28 = 4,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127x = 21,194.28 × 4,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127x = 103,703,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,703,612.04/14,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.81

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