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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.95, 21,577.71 and 5,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.95, 21,577.71 and 5,027.68 is: 7,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.95 : 21,577.71 = 5,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.95/21,577.71 = 5,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.95x = 21,577.71 × 5,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.95x = 108,485,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,485,822.85/14,380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.72

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