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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.46, 21,299.32 and 4,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.46, 21,299.32 and 4,846.20 is: 7,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.46 : 21,299.32 = 4,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.46/21,299.32 = 4,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.46x = 21,299.32 × 4,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.46x = 103,220,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,220,764.58/14,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.23

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