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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.48, 21,323.26 and 4,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.48, 21,323.26 and 4,979.32 is: 7,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.48 : 21,323.26 = 4,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.48/21,323.26 = 4,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.48x = 21,323.26 × 4,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.48x = 106,175,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,175,334.98/14,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.99

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