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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.79, 21,536.06 and 4,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.79, 21,536.06 and 4,995.34 is: 7,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.79 : 21,536.06 = 4,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.79/21,536.06 = 4,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.79x = 21,536.06 × 4,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.79x = 107,579,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,579,891.24/14,354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.36

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