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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.62, 21,109.25 and 5,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.62, 21,109.25 and 5,307.04 is: 7,962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.62 : 21,109.25 = 5,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.62/21,109.25 = 5,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.62x = 21,109.25 × 5,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.62x = 112,027,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027,634.12/14,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,962.38

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