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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.01, 21,031.29 and 5,703.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.01, 21,031.29 and 5,703.33 is: 8,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.01 : 21,031.29 = 5,703.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.01/21,031.29 = 5,703.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.01x = 21,031.29 × 5,703.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.01x = 119,948,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,948,466.06/14,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.59

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