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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.37, 21,392.82 and 4,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.37, 21,392.82 and 4,902.73 is: 7,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.37 : 21,392.82 = 4,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.37/21,392.82 = 4,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.37x = 21,392.82 × 4,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.37x = 104,883,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,883,220.40/14,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.30

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