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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.26, 21,225.40 and 4,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.26, 21,225.40 and 4,916.26 is: 7,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.26 : 21,225.40 = 4,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.26/21,225.40 = 4,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.26x = 21,225.40 × 4,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.26x = 104,349,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,349,585.00/14,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.39

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