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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.66, 21,794.49 and 5,293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.66, 21,794.49 and 5,293.50 is: 7,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.66 : 21,794.49 = 5,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.66/21,794.49 = 5,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.66x = 21,794.49 × 5,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.66x = 115,369,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,369,132.82/14,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,940.25

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