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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.62, 21,264.93 and 4,817.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.62, 21,264.93 and 4,817.61 is: 7,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.62 : 21,264.93 = 4,817.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.62/21,264.93 = 4,817.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.62x = 21,264.93 × 4,817.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.62x = 102,446,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,446,139.42/14,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.42

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