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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.14, 21,542.22 and 4,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.14, 21,542.22 and 4,997.82 is: 7,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.14 : 21,542.22 = 4,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.14/21,542.22 = 4,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.14x = 21,542.22 × 4,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.14x = 107,664,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,664,137.96/14,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.95

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