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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.72, 21,904.80 and 5,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.72, 21,904.80 and 5,367 is: 8,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.72 : 21,904.80 = 5,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.72/21,904.80 = 5,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.72x = 21,904.80 × 5,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.72x = 117,563,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,563,061.60/14,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.32

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