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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.76, 21,379.02 and 4,897.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.76, 21,379.02 and 4,897.72 is: 7,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.76 : 21,379.02 = 4,897.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.76/21,379.02 = 4,897.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.76x = 21,379.02 × 4,897.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.76x = 104,708,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,708,453.83/14,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.48

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