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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.95, 21,297.96 and 4,836.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.95, 21,297.96 and 4,836.45 is: 7,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.95 : 21,297.96 = 4,836.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.95/21,297.96 = 4,836.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.95x = 21,297.96 × 4,836.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.95x = 103,006,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,006,518.64/14,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.54

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