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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.42, 21,044.04 and 5,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.42, 21,044.04 and 5,709.24 is: 8,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.42 : 21,044.04 = 5,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.42/21,044.04 = 5,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.42x = 21,044.04 × 5,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.42x = 120,145,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,145,474.93/14,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.60

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