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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.68, 21,402.48 and 4,907.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.68, 21,402.48 and 4,907.64 is: 7,362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.68 : 21,402.48 = 4,907.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.68/21,402.48 = 4,907.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.68x = 21,402.48 × 4,907.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.68x = 105,035,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,035,666.95/14,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.31

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