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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,021.91, 21,032.46 and 5,144.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,021.91, 21,032.46 and 5,144.31 is: 7,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,021.91 : 21,032.46 = 5,144.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,021.91/21,032.46 = 5,144.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,021.91x = 21,032.46 × 5,144.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,021.91x = 108,197,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,197,494.30/14,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.32

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