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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.08, 21,567.63 and 5,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.08, 21,567.63 and 5,015.73 is: 7,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.08 : 21,567.63 = 5,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.08/21,567.63 = 5,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.08x = 21,567.63 × 5,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.08x = 108,177,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,177,408.82/14,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.30

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