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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,285.23, 21,414.71 and 4,923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,285.23, 21,414.71 and 4,923.02 is: 7,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,285.23 : 21,414.71 = 4,923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,285.23/21,414.71 = 4,923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,285.23x = 21,414.71 × 4,923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,285.23x = 105,425,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,425,045.62/14,285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.01

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