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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.72, 21,465.72 and 5,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.72, 21,465.72 and 5,069.52 is: 7,607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.72 : 21,465.72 = 5,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.72/21,465.72 = 5,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.72x = 21,465.72 × 5,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.72x = 108,820,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,820,896.85/14,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.34

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