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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.03, 21,646.29 and 5,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.03, 21,646.29 and 5,069.24 is: 7,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.03 : 21,646.29 = 5,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.03/21,646.29 = 5,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.03x = 21,646.29 × 5,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.03x = 109,730,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,730,239.12/14,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.30

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