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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,478, 21,717 and 5,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,478, 21,717 and 5,244 is: 7,866

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,478 : 21,717 = 5,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,478/21,717 = 5,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,478x = 21,717 × 5,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,478x = 113,883,948
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,883,948/14,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866

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