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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.52, 21,329.24 and 4,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.52, 21,329.24 and 4,985.52 is: 7,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.52 : 21,329.24 = 4,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.52/21,329.24 = 4,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.52x = 21,329.24 × 4,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.52x = 106,337,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,337,352.60/14,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.27

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