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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.02, 21,376.95 and 5,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.02, 21,376.95 and 5,011.54 is: 7,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.02 : 21,376.95 = 5,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.02/21,376.95 = 5,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.02x = 21,376.95 × 5,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.02x = 107,131,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,131,440.00/14,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.93

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