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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.59, 21,258.77 and 4,943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.59, 21,258.77 and 4,943.07 is: 7,415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.59 : 21,258.77 = 4,943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.59/21,258.77 = 4,943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.59x = 21,258.77 × 4,943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.59x = 105,083,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,083,563.51/14,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.61

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