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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.08, 21,513.90 and 4,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.08, 21,513.90 and 4,983.96 is: 7,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.08 : 21,513.90 = 4,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.08/21,513.90 = 4,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.08x = 21,513.90 × 4,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.08x = 107,224,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,224,417.04/14,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.73

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