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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.27, 21,441.83 and 4,808.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.27, 21,441.83 and 4,808.67 is: 7,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.27 : 21,441.83 = 4,808.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.27/21,441.83 = 4,808.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.27x = 21,441.83 × 4,808.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.27x = 103,106,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,106,660.62/14,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.13

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