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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.52, 21,436.20 and 4,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.52, 21,436.20 and 4,804.92 is: 7,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.52 : 21,436.20 = 4,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.52/21,436.20 = 4,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.52x = 21,436.20 × 4,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.52x = 102,999,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,999,226.10/14,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.50

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