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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.98, 21,316.51 and 4,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.98, 21,316.51 and 4,974.82 is: 7,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.98 : 21,316.51 = 4,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.98/21,316.51 = 4,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.98x = 21,316.51 × 4,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.98x = 106,045,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,045,800.28/14,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.24

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