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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.84, 21,257.64 and 4,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.84, 21,257.64 and 4,942.32 is: 7,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.84 : 21,257.64 = 4,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.84/21,257.64 = 4,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.84x = 21,257.64 × 4,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.84x = 105,062,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062,059.32/14,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.48

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