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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.63, 21,036.95 and 5,709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.63, 21,036.95 and 5,709.17 is: 8,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.63 : 21,036.95 = 5,709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.63/21,036.95 = 5,709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.63x = 21,036.95 × 5,709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.63x = 120,103,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,103,390.10/14,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.75

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