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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.62, 21,024.54 and 5,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.62, 21,024.54 and 5,693.28 is: 8,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.62 : 21,024.54 = 5,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.62/21,024.54 = 5,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.62x = 21,024.54 × 5,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.62x = 119,698,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,698,593.09/14,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.20

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