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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.47, 21,444.66 and 4,934.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.47, 21,444.66 and 4,934.27 is: 7,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.47 : 21,444.66 = 4,934.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.47/21,444.66 = 4,934.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.47x = 21,444.66 × 4,934.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.47x = 105,813,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,813,742.50/14,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.91

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