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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,385.49, 21,583.43 and 5,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,385.49, 21,583.43 and 5,026.89 is: 7,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,385.49 : 21,583.43 = 5,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,385.49/21,583.43 = 5,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,385.49x = 21,583.43 × 5,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,385.49x = 108,497,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,497,528.43/14,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.15

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