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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.78, 21,566.76 and 5,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.78, 21,566.76 and 5,016.13 is: 7,525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.78 : 21,566.76 = 5,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.78/21,566.76 = 5,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.78x = 21,566.76 × 5,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.78x = 108,181,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,181,599.11/14,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.27

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