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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.48, 21,475.68 and 4,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.48, 21,475.68 and 4,957.44 is: 7,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.48 : 21,475.68 = 4,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.48/21,475.68 = 4,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.48x = 21,475.68 × 4,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.48x = 106,464,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,464,395.06/14,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.49

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