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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.99, 21,015.74 and 5,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.99, 21,015.74 and 5,245.25 is: 7,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.99 : 21,015.74 = 5,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.99/21,015.74 = 5,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.99x = 21,015.74 × 5,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.99x = 110,232,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,232,678.93/14,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.59

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