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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.14, 21,543.72 and 4,998.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.14, 21,543.72 and 4,998.82 is: 7,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.14 : 21,543.72 = 4,998.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.14/21,543.72 = 4,998.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.14x = 21,543.72 × 4,998.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.14x = 107,693,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,693,178.41/14,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.45

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