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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.83, 21,433.98 and 4,930.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.83, 21,433.98 and 4,930.45 is: 7,393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.83 : 21,433.98 = 4,930.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.83/21,433.98 = 4,930.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.83x = 21,433.98 × 4,930.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.83x = 105,679,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,679,166.69/14,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.86

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