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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.55, 21,229.05 and 4,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.55, 21,229.05 and 4,795.01 is: 7,188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.55 : 21,229.05 = 4,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.55/21,229.05 = 4,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.55x = 21,229.05 × 4,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.55x = 101,793,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,793,507.04/14,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.02

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