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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.69, 21,452.94 and 4,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.69, 21,452.94 and 4,942.26 is: 7,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.69 : 21,452.94 = 4,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.69/21,452.94 = 4,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.69x = 21,452.94 × 4,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.69x = 106,026,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,026,007.24/14,304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.98

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