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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.30, 21,249.45 and 4,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.30, 21,249.45 and 4,932.30 is: 7,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.30 : 21,249.45 = 4,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.30/21,249.45 = 4,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.30x = 21,249.45 × 4,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.30x = 104,808,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,808,662.24/14,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.45

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