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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.12, 21,253.68 and 4,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.12, 21,253.68 and 4,810.08 is: 7,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.12 : 21,253.68 = 4,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.12/21,253.68 = 4,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.12x = 21,253.68 × 4,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.12x = 102,231,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,231,901.09/14,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.12

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