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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,283.92, 21,425.89 and 4,926.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,283.92, 21,425.89 and 4,926.62 is: 7,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283.92 : 21,425.89 = 4,926.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283.92/21,425.89 = 4,926.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283.92x = 21,425.89 × 4,926.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283.92x = 105,557,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,557,259.44/14,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.94

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