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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.07, 21,354.44 and 4,874.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.07, 21,354.44 and 4,874.19 is: 7,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.07 : 21,354.44 = 4,874.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.07/21,354.44 = 4,874.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.07x = 21,354.44 × 4,874.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.07x = 104,085,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,085,573.53/14,234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.43

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