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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.73, 21,547.71 and 5,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.73, 21,547.71 and 5,006.34 is: 7,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.73 : 21,547.71 = 5,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.73/21,547.71 = 5,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.73x = 21,547.71 × 5,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.73x = 107,875,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,875,162.48/14,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.64

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