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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.44, 21,963.69 and 5,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.44, 21,963.69 and 5,289.26 is: 7,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.44 : 21,963.69 = 5,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.44/21,963.69 = 5,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.44x = 21,963.69 × 5,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.44x = 116,171,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,171,557.15/14,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.02

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