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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.93, 21,619.98 and 5,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.93, 21,619.98 and 5,052.55 is: 7,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.93 : 21,619.98 = 5,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.93/21,619.98 = 5,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.93x = 21,619.98 × 5,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.93x = 109,236,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,236,029.95/14,409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.61

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