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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.93, 21,501.24 and 5,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.93, 21,501.24 and 5,565.52 is: 8,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.93 : 21,501.24 = 5,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.93/21,501.24 = 5,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.93x = 21,501.24 × 5,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.93x = 119,665,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,665,581.24/14,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.74

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