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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.52, 21,402.72 and 5,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.52, 21,402.72 and 5,033.04 is: 7,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.52 : 21,402.72 = 5,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.52/21,402.72 = 5,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.52x = 21,402.72 × 5,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.52x = 107,720,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,720,745.87/14,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.89

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