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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301, 21,454.74 and 5,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301, 21,454.74 and 5,067 is: 7,601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301 : 21,454.74 = 5,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301/21,454.74 = 5,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301x = 21,454.74 × 5,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301x = 108,711,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711,167.58/14,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.65

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