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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.16, 21,451.74 and 5,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.16, 21,451.74 and 5,065 is: 7,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.16 : 21,451.74 = 5,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.16/21,451.74 = 5,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.16x = 21,451.74 × 5,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.16x = 108,653,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,653,063.10/14,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,597.50

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