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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.14, 21,544.08 and 5,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.14, 21,544.08 and 5,005.24 is: 7,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.14 : 21,544.08 = 5,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.14/21,544.08 = 5,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.14x = 21,544.08 × 5,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.14x = 107,833,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,833,290.98/14,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.64

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