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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.87, 21,030.57 and 5,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.87, 21,030.57 and 5,694.26 is: 8,544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.87 : 21,030.57 = 5,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.87/21,030.57 = 5,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.87x = 21,030.57 × 5,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.87x = 119,753,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,753,428.38/14,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.74

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