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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.08, 21,287.82 and 4,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.08, 21,287.82 and 4,837.54 is: 7,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.08 : 21,287.82 = 4,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.08/21,287.82 = 4,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.08x = 21,287.82 × 4,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.08x = 102,980,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,980,680.76/14,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.72

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