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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.77, 21,381.08 and 5,014.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.77, 21,381.08 and 5,014.29 is: 7,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.77 : 21,381.08 = 5,014.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.77/21,381.08 = 5,014.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.77x = 21,381.08 × 5,014.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.77x = 107,210,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,210,910.56/14,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.06

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