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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163, 21,247.55 and 4,803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163, 21,247.55 and 4,803.26 is: 7,205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163 : 21,247.55 = 4,803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163/21,247.55 = 4,803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163x = 21,247.55 × 4,803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163x = 102,057,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,057,376.76/14,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.92

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