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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.30, 21,101.55 and 5,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.30, 21,101.55 and 5,298.10 is: 7,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.30 : 21,101.55 = 5,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.30/21,101.55 = 5,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.30x = 21,101.55 × 5,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.30x = 111,798,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,798,122.06/14,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.20

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