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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.15, 21,564.84 and 5,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.15, 21,564.84 and 5,017.11 is: 7,525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.15 : 21,564.84 = 5,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.15/21,564.84 = 5,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.15x = 21,564.84 × 5,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.15x = 108,193,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,193,174.41/14,376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.88

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