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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,355.70, 21,524.20 and 4,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,355.70, 21,524.20 and 4,995 is: 7,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355.70 : 21,524.20 = 4,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355.70/21,524.20 = 4,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355.70x = 21,524.20 × 4,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355.70x = 107,513,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,513,366.51/14,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.25

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