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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.16, 21,527.40 and 5,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.16, 21,527.40 and 5,114 is: 7,671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.16 : 21,527.40 = 5,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.16/21,527.40 = 5,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.16x = 21,527.40 × 5,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.16x = 110,091,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,091,123.60/14,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.77

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