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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.94, 21,382.56 and 4,892.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.94, 21,382.56 and 4,892.75 is: 7,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.94 : 21,382.56 = 4,892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.94/21,382.56 = 4,892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.94x = 21,382.56 × 4,892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.94x = 104,619,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,619,413.53/14,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.20

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