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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.02, 21,059.10 and 5,274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.02, 21,059.10 and 5,274.12 is: 7,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.02 : 21,059.10 = 5,274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.02/21,059.10 = 5,274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.02x = 21,059.10 × 5,274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.02x = 111,068,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,068,220.49/14,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.27

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