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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.69, 21,409.75 and 5,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.69, 21,409.75 and 5,032.69 is: 7,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.69 : 21,409.75 = 5,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.69/21,409.75 = 5,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.69x = 21,409.75 × 5,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.69x = 107,748,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,748,587.49/14,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.46

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