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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.24, 20,996.28 and 5,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.24, 20,996.28 and 5,238.36 is: 7,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.24 : 20,996.28 = 5,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.24/20,996.28 = 5,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.24x = 20,996.28 × 5,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.24x = 109,986,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,986,073.30/14,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.09

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