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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,214.84, 19,807.14 and 5,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,214.84, 19,807.14 and 5,414 is: 8,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214.84 : 19,807.14 = 5,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214.84/19,807.14 = 5,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214.84x = 19,807.14 × 5,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214.84x = 107,235,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,235,855.96/13,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,114.81

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