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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.52, 21,991.20 and 5,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.52, 21,991.20 and 5,301.40 is: 7,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.52 : 21,991.20 = 5,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.52/21,991.20 = 5,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.52x = 21,991.20 × 5,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.52x = 116,584,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,584,147.68/14,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.25

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