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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.93, 21,033.67 and 5,261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.93, 21,033.67 and 5,261.49 is: 7,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.93 : 21,033.67 = 5,261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.93/21,033.67 = 5,261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.93x = 21,033.67 × 5,261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.93x = 110,668,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,668,444.37/14,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,888.59

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