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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.69, 21,373.34 and 4,888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.69, 21,373.34 and 4,888.67 is: 7,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.69 : 21,373.34 = 4,888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.69/21,373.34 = 4,888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.69x = 21,373.34 × 4,888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.69x = 104,487,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,487,074.75/14,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.10

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