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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.44, 21,063.60 and 5,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.44, 21,063.60 and 5,274 is: 7,911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.44 : 21,063.60 = 5,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.44/21,063.60 = 5,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.44x = 21,063.60 × 5,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.44x = 111,089,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,089,426.40/14,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.54

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