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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.58, 21,266.61 and 4,818.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.58, 21,266.61 and 4,818.14 is: 7,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.58 : 21,266.61 = 4,818.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.58/21,266.61 = 4,818.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.58x = 21,266.61 × 4,818.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.58x = 102,465,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,465,504.31/14,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.80

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