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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,310, 21,465.72 and 5,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,310, 21,465.72 and 5,076.72 is: 7,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,310 : 21,465.72 = 5,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,310/21,465.72 = 5,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,310x = 21,465.72 × 5,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,310x = 108,975,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,975,450.04/14,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.34

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