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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.64, 21,546.28 and 5,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.64, 21,546.28 and 5,006.76 is: 7,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.64 : 21,546.28 = 5,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.64/21,546.28 = 5,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.64x = 21,546.28 × 5,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.64x = 107,877,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,877,052.85/14,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.90

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