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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.20, 21,486.15 and 4,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.20, 21,486.15 and 4,966.83 is: 7,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.20 : 21,486.15 = 4,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.20/21,486.15 = 4,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.20x = 21,486.15 × 4,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.20x = 106,718,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,718,054.40/14,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.59

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