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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.24, 21,707.33 and 5,113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.24, 21,707.33 and 5,113.51 is: 7,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.24 : 21,707.33 = 5,113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.24/21,707.33 = 5,113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.24x = 21,707.33 × 5,113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.24x = 111,000,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,000,569.19/14,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.31

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