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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.25, 21,190.89 and 4,893.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.25, 21,190.89 and 4,893.25 is: 7,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.25 : 21,190.89 = 4,893.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.25/21,190.89 = 4,893.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.25x = 21,190.89 × 4,893.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.25x = 103,692,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,692,322.49/14,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.88

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