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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.49, 21,503.34 and 4,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.49, 21,503.34 and 4,976.24 is: 7,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.49 : 21,503.34 = 4,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.49/21,503.34 = 4,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.49x = 21,503.34 × 4,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.49x = 107,005,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,005,673.12/14,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.83

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