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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.67, 21,076.88 and 5,285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.67, 21,076.88 and 5,285.53 is: 7,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.67 : 21,076.88 = 5,285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.67/21,076.88 = 5,285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.67x = 21,076.88 × 5,285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.67x = 111,402,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,402,481.46/14,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,927.50

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