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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.26, 21,348.27 and 4,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.26, 21,348.27 and 4,996.98 is: 7,496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.26 : 21,348.27 = 4,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.26/21,348.27 = 4,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.26x = 21,348.27 × 4,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.26x = 106,676,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,676,878.22/14,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.48

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