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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.48, 21,554.83 and 5,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.48, 21,554.83 and 5,011.09 is: 7,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.48 : 21,554.83 = 5,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.48/21,554.83 = 5,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.48x = 21,554.83 × 5,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.48x = 108,013,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,013,193.06/14,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.76

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