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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.84, 21,643.52 and 5,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.84, 21,643.52 and 5,068.66 is: 7,602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.84 : 21,643.52 = 5,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.84/21,643.52 = 5,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.84x = 21,643.52 × 5,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.84x = 109,703,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,703,644.08/14,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.03

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