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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.52, 21,022.28 and 5,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.52, 21,022.28 and 5,696.24 is: 8,547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.52 : 21,022.28 = 5,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.52/21,022.28 = 5,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.52x = 21,022.28 × 5,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.52x = 119,747,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,747,952.23/14,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.00

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