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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.67, 21,393.57 and 4,898.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.67, 21,393.57 and 4,898.27 is: 7,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.67 : 21,393.57 = 4,898.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.67/21,393.57 = 4,898.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.67x = 21,393.57 × 4,898.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.67x = 104,791,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,791,526.42/14,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.29

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