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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,174.72, 21,262.28 and 4,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,174.72, 21,262.28 and 4,940.72 is: 7,411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,174.72 : 21,262.28 = 4,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,174.72/21,262.28 = 4,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,174.72x = 21,262.28 × 4,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,174.72x = 105,050,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,050,841.03/14,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.14

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