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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.43, 21,159.56 and 5,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.43, 21,159.56 and 5,223.14 is: 7,835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.43 : 21,159.56 = 5,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.43/21,159.56 = 5,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.43x = 21,159.56 × 5,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.43x = 110,519,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,519,265.20/14,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.23

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