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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,227.26, 21,343.77 and 4,993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,227.26, 21,343.77 and 4,993.98 is: 7,491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,227.26 : 21,343.77 = 4,993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,227.26/21,343.77 = 4,993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,227.26x = 21,343.77 × 4,993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,227.26x = 106,590,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,590,360.50/14,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.98

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