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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.20, 21,161.80 and 5,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.20, 21,161.80 and 5,348.40 is: 8,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.20 : 21,161.80 = 5,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.20/21,161.80 = 5,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.20x = 21,161.80 × 5,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.20x = 113,181,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,181,771.12/14,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.57

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