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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.59, 21,383.24 and 4,900.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.59, 21,383.24 and 4,900.54 is: 7,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.59 : 21,383.24 = 4,900.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.59/21,383.24 = 4,900.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.59x = 21,383.24 × 4,900.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.59x = 104,789,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,789,422.95/14,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.70

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