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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.23, 21,072.49 and 5,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.23, 21,072.49 and 5,281.22 is: 7,923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.23 : 21,072.49 = 5,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.23/21,072.49 = 5,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.23x = 21,072.49 × 5,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.23x = 111,288,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,288,495.12/14,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,923.01

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