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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.63, 21,547.74 and 5,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.63, 21,547.74 and 5,006.34 is: 7,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.63 : 21,547.74 = 5,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.63/21,547.74 = 5,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.63x = 21,547.74 × 5,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.63x = 107,875,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,875,312.67/14,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.31

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