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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.26, 21,349.77 and 4,997.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.26, 21,349.77 and 4,997.98 is: 7,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.26 : 21,349.77 = 4,997.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.26/21,349.77 = 4,997.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.26x = 21,349.77 × 4,997.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.26x = 106,705,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,705,723.46/14,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.98

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