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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.62, 21,558.03 and 5,012.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.62, 21,558.03 and 5,012.57 is: 7,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.62 : 21,558.03 = 5,012.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.62/21,558.03 = 5,012.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.62x = 21,558.03 × 5,012.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.62x = 108,061,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,061,134.44/14,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.06

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