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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.61, 21,472.27 and 4,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.61, 21,472.27 and 4,957.25 is: 7,434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.61 : 21,472.27 = 4,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.61/21,472.27 = 4,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.61x = 21,472.27 × 4,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.61x = 106,443,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,443,290.70/14,317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.43

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