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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.71, 21,544.72 and 5,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.71, 21,544.72 and 5,004.33 is: 7,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.71 : 21,544.72 = 5,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.71/21,544.72 = 5,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.71x = 21,544.72 × 5,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.71x = 107,816,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,816,888.64/14,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.63

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