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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.08, 21,383.99 and 4,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.08, 21,383.99 and 4,901.04 is: 7,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.08 : 21,383.99 = 4,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.08/21,383.99 = 4,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.08x = 21,383.99 × 4,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.08x = 104,803,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,803,790.35/14,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.45

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