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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.48, 21,044.08 and 5,707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.48, 21,044.08 and 5,707.43 is: 8,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.48 : 21,044.08 = 5,707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.48/21,044.08 = 5,707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.48x = 21,044.08 × 5,707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.48x = 120,107,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,107,508.29/14,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.30

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