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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.03, 21,768.39 and 5,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.03, 21,768.39 and 5,755.16 is: 8,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.03 : 21,768.39 = 5,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.03/21,768.39 = 5,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.03x = 21,768.39 × 5,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.03x = 125,280,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,280,458.55/14,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.15

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