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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.63, 21,552.24 and 5,009.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.63, 21,552.24 and 5,009.34 is: 7,514.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.63 : 21,552.24 = 5,009.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.63/21,552.24 = 5,009.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.63x = 21,552.24 × 5,009.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.63x = 107,962,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,962,497.92/14,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.81

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