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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.12, 21,390.95 and 4,901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.12, 21,390.95 and 4,901.49 is: 7,350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.12 : 21,390.95 = 4,901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.12/21,390.95 = 4,901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.12x = 21,390.95 × 4,901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.12x = 104,847,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,847,396.05/14,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.43

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