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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,156.87, 21,237.98 and 4,669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,156.87, 21,237.98 and 4,669.73 is: 7,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,156.87 : 21,237.98 = 4,669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,156.87/21,237.98 = 4,669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,156.87x = 21,237.98 × 4,669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,156.87x = 99,175,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,175,502.81/14,156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.47

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