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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.24, 21,393.98 and 4,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.24, 21,393.98 and 4,903.67 is: 7,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.24 : 21,393.98 = 4,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.24/21,393.98 = 4,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.24x = 21,393.98 × 4,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.24x = 104,908,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,908,993.39/14,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.23

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