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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.72, 21,645.12 and 5,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.72, 21,645.12 and 5,071.08 is: 7,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.72 : 21,645.12 = 5,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.72/21,645.12 = 5,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.72x = 21,645.12 × 5,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.72x = 109,764,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,764,135.13/14,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.28

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