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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.68, 21,531.42 and 4,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.68, 21,531.42 and 4,996.84 is: 7,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.68 : 21,531.42 = 4,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.68/21,531.42 = 4,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.68x = 21,531.42 × 4,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.68x = 107,589,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,589,060.71/14,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.05

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