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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.16, 21,544.85 and 5,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.16, 21,544.85 and 5,003.16 is: 7,504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.16 : 21,544.85 = 5,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.16/21,544.85 = 5,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.16x = 21,544.85 × 5,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.16x = 107,792,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,792,334.30/14,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.78

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