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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.96, 21,312.24 and 4,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.96, 21,312.24 and 4,848.76 is: 7,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.96 : 21,312.24 = 4,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.96/21,312.24 = 4,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.96x = 21,312.24 × 4,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.96x = 103,337,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,337,936.82/14,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.75

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