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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.93, 21,352.38 and 4,874.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.93, 21,352.38 and 4,874.92 is: 7,312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.93 : 21,352.38 = 4,874.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.93/21,352.38 = 4,874.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.93x = 21,352.38 × 4,874.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.93x = 104,091,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,091,144.31/14,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.89

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