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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.79, 21,323.07 and 4,856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.79, 21,323.07 and 4,856.64 is: 7,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.79 : 21,323.07 = 4,856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.79/21,323.07 = 4,856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.79x = 21,323.07 × 4,856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.79x = 103,558,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,558,474.68/14,215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.75

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