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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.16, 21,964.96 and 5,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.16, 21,964.96 and 5,289.96 is: 7,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.16 : 21,964.96 = 5,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.16/21,964.96 = 5,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.16x = 21,964.96 × 5,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.16x = 116,193,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,193,759.80/14,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.15

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