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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.29, 21,384.48 and 4,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.29, 21,384.48 and 4,899 is: 7,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.29 : 21,384.48 = 4,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.29/21,384.48 = 4,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.29x = 21,384.48 × 4,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.29x = 104,762,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,762,567.52/14,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.52

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