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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.56, 21,042.24 and 5,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.56, 21,042.24 and 5,269.50 is: 7,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.56 : 21,042.24 = 5,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.56/21,042.24 = 5,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.56x = 21,042.24 × 5,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.56x = 110,882,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,882,083.68/14,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.08

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