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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.83, 21,482.09 and 4,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.83, 21,482.09 and 4,962.32 is: 7,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.83 : 21,482.09 = 4,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.83/21,482.09 = 4,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.83x = 21,482.09 × 4,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.83x = 106,601,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,601,004.85/14,324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.69

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