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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.09, 21,624.57 and 5,657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.09, 21,624.57 and 5,657.65 is: 8,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.09 : 21,624.57 = 5,657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.09/21,624.57 = 5,657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.09x = 21,624.57 × 5,657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.09x = 122,344,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,344,194.40/14,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.35

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