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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.14, 21,033.02 and 3,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.14, 21,033.02 and 3,492.24 is: 5,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.14 : 21,033.02 = 3,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.14/21,033.02 = 3,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.14x = 21,033.02 × 3,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.14x = 73,452,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,452,353.76/14,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.31

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