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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.55, 21,549.24 and 5,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.55, 21,549.24 and 5,005.19 is: 7,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.55 : 21,549.24 = 5,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.55/21,549.24 = 5,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.55x = 21,549.24 × 5,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.55x = 107,858,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,858,094.43/14,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.11

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