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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.32, 21,444.84 and 4,943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.32, 21,444.84 and 4,943.16 is: 7,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.32 : 21,444.84 = 4,943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.32/21,444.84 = 4,943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.32x = 21,444.84 × 4,943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.32x = 106,005,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,005,275.29/14,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.20

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