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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.84, 21,033.99 and 5,705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.84, 21,033.99 and 5,705.04 is: 8,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.84 : 21,033.99 = 5,705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.84/21,033.99 = 5,705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.84x = 21,033.99 × 5,705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.84x = 119,999,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,999,754.31/14,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.13

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