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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.16, 21,040.98 and 5,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.16, 21,040.98 and 5,261.56 is: 7,890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.16 : 21,040.98 = 5,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.16/21,040.98 = 5,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.16x = 21,040.98 × 5,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.16x = 110,708,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,708,378.73/14,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.18

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