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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.56, 21,242.52 and 4,804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.56, 21,242.52 and 4,804.04 is: 7,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.56 : 21,242.52 = 4,804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.56/21,242.52 = 4,804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.56x = 21,242.52 × 4,804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.56x = 102,049,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,049,915.78/14,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.54

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