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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.38, 21,020.42 and 5,695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.38, 21,020.42 and 5,695.25 is: 8,536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.38 : 21,020.42 = 5,695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.38/21,020.42 = 5,695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.38x = 21,020.42 × 5,695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.38x = 119,716,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,716,547.01/14,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.32

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