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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.28, 21,592.99 and 5,034.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.28, 21,592.99 and 5,034.57 is: 7,551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.28 : 21,592.99 = 5,034.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.28/21,592.99 = 5,034.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.28x = 21,592.99 × 5,034.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.28x = 108,711,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711,419.66/14,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.35

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