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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,200.19, 21,302.11 and 4,837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,200.19, 21,302.11 and 4,837.67 is: 7,257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,200.19 : 21,302.11 = 4,837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,200.19/21,302.11 = 4,837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,200.19x = 21,302.11 × 4,837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,200.19x = 103,052,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,052,691.33/14,200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.14

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