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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.01, 21,646.24 and 5,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.01, 21,646.24 and 5,069.21 is: 7,604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.01 : 21,646.24 = 5,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.01/21,646.24 = 5,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.01x = 21,646.24 × 5,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.01x = 109,729,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,729,336.27/14,430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.25

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