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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.16, 21,376.88 and 5,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.16, 21,376.88 and 5,018 is: 7,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.16 : 21,376.88 = 5,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.16/21,376.88 = 5,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.16x = 21,376.88 × 5,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.16x = 107,269,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,269,183.84/14,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.47

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