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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.16, 21,772.20 and 4,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.16, 21,772.20 and 4,124 is: 6,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.16 : 21,772.20 = 4,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.16/21,772.20 = 4,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.16x = 21,772.20 × 4,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.16x = 89,788,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,788,552.80/14,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.13

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