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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.58, 21,263.11 and 4,813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.58, 21,263.11 and 4,813.22 is: 7,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.58 : 21,263.11 = 4,813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.58/21,263.11 = 4,813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.58x = 21,263.11 × 4,813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.58x = 102,344,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,344,067.44/14,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.76

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