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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.67, 21,379.97 and 4,894.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.67, 21,379.97 and 4,894.51 is: 7,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.67 : 21,379.97 = 4,894.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.67/21,379.97 = 4,894.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.67x = 21,379.97 × 4,894.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.67x = 104,644,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,644,452.49/14,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.06

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