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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.39, 21,212.13 and 4,781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.39, 21,212.13 and 4,781.48 is: 7,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.39 : 21,212.13 = 4,781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.39/21,212.13 = 4,781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.39x = 21,212.13 × 4,781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.39x = 101,425,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,425,375.35/14,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.24

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