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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.48, 21,291.72 and 4,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.48, 21,291.72 and 4,958.32 is: 7,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.48 : 21,291.72 = 4,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.48/21,291.72 = 4,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.48x = 21,291.72 × 4,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.48x = 105,571,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,571,161.11/14,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.48

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