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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.03, 21,592.62 and 5,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.03, 21,592.62 and 5,034.32 is: 7,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.03 : 21,592.62 = 5,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.03/21,592.62 = 5,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.03x = 21,592.62 × 5,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.03x = 108,704,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,704,050.76/14,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.98

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