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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.62, 21,393.20 and 4,902.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.62, 21,393.20 and 4,902.99 is: 7,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.62 : 21,393.20 = 4,902.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.62/21,393.20 = 4,902.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.62x = 21,393.20 × 4,902.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.62x = 104,890,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,890,514.19/14,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.68

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