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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,053.27, 21,062.98 and 5,161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,053.27, 21,062.98 and 5,161.45 is: 7,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053.27 : 21,062.98 = 5,161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053.27/21,062.98 = 5,161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053.27x = 21,062.98 × 5,161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053.27x = 108,715,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,715,518.12/14,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.96

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