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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.84, 21,421.14 and 5,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.84, 21,421.14 and 5,051.32 is: 7,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.84 : 21,421.14 = 5,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.84/21,421.14 = 5,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.84x = 21,421.14 × 5,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.84x = 108,205,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,205,032.90/14,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.00

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