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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.52, 21,353.34 and 5,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.52, 21,353.34 and 5,005.48 is: 7,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.52 : 21,353.34 = 5,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.52/21,353.34 = 5,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.52x = 21,353.34 × 5,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.52x = 106,883,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,883,716.30/14,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.50

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