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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.72, 21,370.14 and 5,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.72, 21,370.14 and 5,013 is: 7,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.72 : 21,370.14 = 5,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.72/21,370.14 = 5,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.72x = 21,370.14 × 5,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.72x = 107,128,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,128,511.82/14,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.99

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