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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.52, 21,059.85 and 5,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.52, 21,059.85 and 5,274.62 is: 7,911.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.52 : 21,059.85 = 5,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.52/21,059.85 = 5,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.52x = 21,059.85 × 5,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.52x = 111,082,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,082,706.01/14,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.02

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