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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.95, 21,276.90 and 4,820.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.95, 21,276.90 and 4,820.15 is: 7,230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.95 : 21,276.90 = 4,820.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.95/21,276.90 = 4,820.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.95x = 21,276.90 × 4,820.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.95x = 102,557,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,557,743.15/14,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.55

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