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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.61, 21,016.58 and 5,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.61, 21,016.58 and 5,246.67 is: 7,873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.61 : 21,016.58 = 5,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.61/21,016.58 = 5,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.61x = 21,016.58 × 5,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.61x = 110,267,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,267,059.79/14,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.06

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