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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.98, 21,573.06 and 5,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.98, 21,573.06 and 5,021.96 is: 7,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.98 : 21,573.06 = 5,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.98/21,573.06 = 5,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.98x = 21,573.06 × 5,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.98x = 108,339,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,339,044.40/14,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.97

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