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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.54, 21,590.60 and 5,034.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.54, 21,590.60 and 5,034.83 is: 7,550.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.54 : 21,590.60 = 5,034.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.54/21,590.60 = 5,034.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.54x = 21,590.60 × 5,034.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.54x = 108,704,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,704,867.47/14,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.77

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