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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.05, 21,941.51 and 5,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.05, 21,941.51 and 5,266.13 is: 7,900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.05 : 21,941.51 = 5,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.05/21,941.51 = 5,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.05x = 21,941.51 × 5,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.05x = 115,546,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,546,708.02/14,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.61

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