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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.64, 21,397.38 and 5,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.64, 21,397.38 and 5,027.48 is: 7,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.64 : 21,397.38 = 5,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.64/21,397.38 = 5,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.64x = 21,397.38 × 5,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.64x = 107,574,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,574,900.00/14,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.90

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