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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,319.62, 21,474.27 and 4,957.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,319.62, 21,474.27 and 4,957.09 is: 7,433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319.62 : 21,474.27 = 4,957.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319.62/21,474.27 = 4,957.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319.62x = 21,474.27 × 4,957.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319.62x = 106,449,835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,449,835.39/14,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.85

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