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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.74, 21,049.98 and 5,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.74, 21,049.98 and 5,708.19 is: 8,562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.74 : 21,049.98 = 5,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.74/21,049.98 = 5,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.74x = 21,049.98 × 5,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.74x = 120,157,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,157,224.46/14,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.63

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