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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.52, 21,588.82 and 4,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.52, 21,588.82 and 4,004.28 is: 6,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.52 : 21,588.82 = 4,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.52/21,588.82 = 4,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.52x = 21,588.82 × 4,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.52x = 86,447,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447,680.15/14,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.43

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