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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.44, 21,392.91 and 4,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.44, 21,392.91 and 4,902.80 is: 7,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.44 : 21,392.91 = 4,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.44/21,392.91 = 4,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.44x = 21,392.91 × 4,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.44x = 104,885,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,885,159.15/14,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.40

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