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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.48, 21,314.26 and 4,973.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.48, 21,314.26 and 4,973.32 is: 7,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.48 : 21,314.26 = 4,973.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.48/21,314.26 = 4,973.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.48x = 21,314.26 × 4,973.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.48x = 106,002,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,002,635.54/14,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.99

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