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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.24, 21,399.98 and 4,907.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.24, 21,399.98 and 4,907.67 is: 7,362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.24 : 21,399.98 = 4,907.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.24/21,399.98 = 4,907.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.24x = 21,399.98 × 4,907.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.24x = 105,024,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,024,015.31/14,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.23

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