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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.67, 21,046.92 and 5,265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.67, 21,046.92 and 5,265.81 is: 7,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.67 : 21,046.92 = 5,265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.67/21,046.92 = 5,265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.67x = 21,046.92 × 5,265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.67x = 110,829,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,829,081.81/14,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.06

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