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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.02, 21,022.72 and 5,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.02, 21,022.72 and 5,595.71 is: 8,388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.02 : 21,022.72 = 5,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.02/21,022.72 = 5,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.02x = 21,022.72 × 5,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.02x = 117,636,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,636,911.44/14,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.24

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