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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.72, 21,901.80 and 5,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.72, 21,901.80 and 5,365 is: 8,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.72 : 21,901.80 = 5,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.72/21,901.80 = 5,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.72x = 21,901.80 × 5,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.72x = 117,503,157
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,503,157/14,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.32

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