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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.65, 21,299.45 and 4,836.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.65, 21,299.45 and 4,836.93 is: 7,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.65 : 21,299.45 = 4,836.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.65/21,299.45 = 4,836.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.65x = 21,299.45 × 4,836.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.65x = 103,023,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023,924.50/14,197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.41

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