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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.97, 21,242.99 and 4,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.97, 21,242.99 and 4,802.09 is: 7,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.97 : 21,242.99 = 4,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.97/21,242.99 = 4,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.97x = 21,242.99 × 4,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.97x = 102,010,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,010,655.64/14,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.14

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