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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.80, 21,377.70 and 5,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.80, 21,377.70 and 5,017.80 is: 7,526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.80 : 21,377.70 = 5,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.80/21,377.70 = 5,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.80x = 21,377.70 × 5,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.80x = 107,269,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,269,023.06/14,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.70

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