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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.90, 21,263.10 and 4,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.90, 21,263.10 and 4,814.80 is: 7,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.90 : 21,263.10 = 4,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.90/21,263.10 = 4,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.90x = 21,263.10 × 4,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.90x = 102,377,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,377,573.88/14,173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.96

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