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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.70, 21,324.06 and 4,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.70, 21,324.06 and 4,975.70 is: 7,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.70 : 21,324.06 = 4,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.70/21,324.06 = 4,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.70x = 21,324.06 × 4,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.70x = 106,102,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,102,018.72/14,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.88

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