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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,353.68, 21,529.92 and 4,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,353.68, 21,529.92 and 4,995.84 is: 7,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,353.68 : 21,529.92 = 4,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,353.68/21,529.92 = 4,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,353.68x = 21,529.92 × 4,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,353.68x = 107,560,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,560,035.53/14,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.55

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