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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.28, 21,591.50 and 5,033.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.28, 21,591.50 and 5,033.57 is: 7,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.28 : 21,591.50 = 5,033.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.28/21,591.50 = 5,033.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.28x = 21,591.50 × 5,033.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.28x = 108,682,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,682,193.53/14,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.85

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