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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.98, 21,074.13 and 5,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.98, 21,074.13 and 5,283.51 is: 7,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.98 : 21,074.13 = 5,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.98/21,074.13 = 5,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.98x = 21,074.13 × 5,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.98x = 111,345,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,345,376.60/14,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.08

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