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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.28, 21,263.94 and 4,944.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.28, 21,263.94 and 4,944.12 is: 7,413.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.28 : 21,263.94 = 4,944.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.28/21,263.94 = 4,944.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.28x = 21,263.94 × 4,944.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.28x = 105,131,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,131,471.03/14,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.92

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