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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,372.48, 21,553.34 and 5,010.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,372.48, 21,553.34 and 5,010.09 is: 7,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372.48 : 21,553.34 = 5,010.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372.48/21,553.34 = 5,010.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372.48x = 21,553.34 × 5,010.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372.48x = 107,984,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,984,148.15/14,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.26

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