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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.20, 21,399.96 and 5,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.20, 21,399.96 and 5,034 is: 7,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.20 : 21,399.96 = 5,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.20/21,399.96 = 5,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.20x = 21,399.96 × 5,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.20x = 107,727,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,727,398.64/14,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.65

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