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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.97, 21,560.28 and 5,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.97, 21,560.28 and 5,007.02 is: 7,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.97 : 21,560.28 = 5,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.97/21,560.28 = 5,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.97x = 21,560.28 × 5,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.97x = 107,952,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,952,626.59/14,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.95

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