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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.67, 21,451.74 and 4,942.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.67, 21,451.74 and 4,942.29 is: 7,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.67 : 21,451.74 = 4,942.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.67/21,451.74 = 4,942.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.67x = 21,451.74 × 4,942.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.67x = 106,020,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,020,720.08/14,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.62

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