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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.76, 21,265.50 and 4,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.76, 21,265.50 and 4,816.40 is: 7,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.76 : 21,265.50 = 4,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.76/21,265.50 = 4,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.76x = 21,265.50 × 4,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.76x = 102,423,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423,154.20/14,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.72

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