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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.24, 21,401.48 and 4,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.24, 21,401.48 and 4,908.67 is: 7,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.24 : 21,401.48 = 4,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.24/21,401.48 = 4,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.24x = 21,401.48 × 4,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.24x = 105,052,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,052,802.83/14,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.73

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