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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.45, 21,329.78 and 4,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.45, 21,329.78 and 4,733.96 is: 7,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.45 : 21,329.78 = 4,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.45/21,329.78 = 4,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.45x = 21,329.78 × 4,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.45x = 100,974,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,974,354.98/14,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.15

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