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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.39, 21,366.86 and 4,895.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.39, 21,366.86 and 4,895.15 is: 7,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.39 : 21,366.86 = 4,895.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.39/21,366.86 = 4,895.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.39x = 21,366.86 × 4,895.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.39x = 104,593,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,593,853.42/14,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.81

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