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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.68, 21,056.26 and 5,270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.68, 21,056.26 and 5,270.39 is: 7,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.68 : 21,056.26 = 5,270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.68/21,056.26 = 5,270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.68x = 21,056.26 × 5,270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.68x = 110,974,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,974,702.14/14,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.24

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