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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.72, 21,161.56 and 5,340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.72, 21,161.56 and 5,340.44 is: 8,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.72 : 21,161.56 = 5,340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.72/21,161.56 = 5,340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.72x = 21,161.56 × 5,340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.72x = 113,012,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,012,041.49/14,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.79

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