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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.66, 21,393.27 and 4,902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.66, 21,393.27 and 4,902.66 is: 7,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.66 : 21,393.27 = 4,902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.66/21,393.27 = 4,902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.66x = 21,393.27 × 4,902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.66x = 104,883,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,883,929.10/14,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.74

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