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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.62, 21,541.38 and 4,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.62, 21,541.38 and 4,997.26 is: 7,497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.62 : 21,541.38 = 4,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.62/21,541.38 = 4,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.62x = 21,541.38 × 4,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.62x = 107,647,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,647,876.62/14,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.09

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