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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.25, 21,524.69 and 5,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.25, 21,524.69 and 5,115.25 is: 7,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.25 : 21,524.69 = 5,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.25/21,524.69 = 5,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.25x = 21,524.69 × 5,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.25x = 110,104,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,104,170.52/14,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.17

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