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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.08, 21,434.94 and 5,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.08, 21,434.94 and 5,059.88 is: 7,587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.08 : 21,434.94 = 5,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.08/21,434.94 = 5,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.08x = 21,434.94 × 5,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.08x = 108,458,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,458,224.21/14,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.10

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