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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.60, 21,507.62 and 4,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.60, 21,507.62 and 4,976.24 is: 7,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.60 : 21,507.62 = 4,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.60/21,507.62 = 4,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.60x = 21,507.62 × 4,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.60x = 107,027,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,027,078.95/14,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.30

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