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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.76, 21,245.69 and 4,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.76, 21,245.69 and 4,802.02 is: 7,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.76 : 21,245.69 = 4,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.76/21,245.69 = 4,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.76x = 21,245.69 × 4,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.76x = 102,022,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,022,228.29/14,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.06

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