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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.48, 21,230.22 and 4,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.48, 21,230.22 and 4,913 is: 7,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.48 : 21,230.22 = 4,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.48/21,230.22 = 4,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.48x = 21,230.22 × 4,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.48x = 104,304,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,304,070.86/14,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.50

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