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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.23, 21,269.03 and 4,945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.23, 21,269.03 and 4,945.23 is: 7,417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.23 : 21,269.03 = 4,945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.23/21,269.03 = 4,945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.23x = 21,269.03 × 4,945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.23x = 105,180,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,180,220.50/14,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.91

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