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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,138.59, 21,193.12 and 4,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,138.59, 21,193.12 and 4,775.38 is: 7,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,138.59 : 21,193.12 = 4,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,138.59/21,193.12 = 4,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,138.59x = 21,193.12 × 4,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,138.59x = 101,205,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,205,201.39/14,138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.08

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