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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.48, 21,459.78 and 5,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.48, 21,459.78 and 5,066 is: 7,599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.48 : 21,459.78 = 5,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.48/21,459.78 = 5,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.48x = 21,459.78 × 5,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.48x = 108,715,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,715,245.48/14,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.02

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