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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.04, 21,242.50 and 4,802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.04, 21,242.50 and 4,802.76 is: 7,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.04 : 21,242.50 = 4,802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.04/21,242.50 = 4,802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.04x = 21,242.50 × 4,802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.04x = 102,022,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,022,629.30/14,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.95

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