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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.62, 21,437.19 and 5,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.62, 21,437.19 and 5,059.62 is: 7,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.62 : 21,437.19 = 5,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.62/21,437.19 = 5,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.62x = 21,437.19 × 5,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.62x = 108,464,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,464,035.27/14,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.28

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