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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.62, 21,538.38 and 4,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.62, 21,538.38 and 4,995.26 is: 7,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.62 : 21,538.38 = 4,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.62/21,538.38 = 4,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.62x = 21,538.38 × 4,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.62x = 107,589,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,589,808.08/14,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.09

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