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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,514.48, 21,758.40 and 5,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,514.48, 21,758.40 and 5,274 is: 7,906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,514.48 : 21,758.40 = 5,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,514.48/21,758.40 = 5,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,514.48x = 21,758.40 × 5,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,514.48x = 114,753,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,753,801.60/14,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.16

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