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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.23, 21,554.46 and 5,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.23, 21,554.46 and 5,010.84 is: 7,514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.23 : 21,554.46 = 5,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.23/21,554.46 = 5,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.23x = 21,554.46 × 5,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.23x = 108,005,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,005,950.35/14,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.39

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