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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.98, 21,069.11 and 5,278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.98, 21,069.11 and 5,278.97 is: 7,919.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.98 : 21,069.11 = 5,278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.98/21,069.11 = 5,278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.98x = 21,069.11 × 5,278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.98x = 111,223,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,223,265.49/14,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,919.64

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