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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.62, 21,171.78 and 5,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.62, 21,171.78 and 5,346.18 is: 8,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.62 : 21,171.78 = 5,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.62/21,171.78 = 5,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.62x = 21,171.78 × 5,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.62x = 113,188,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188,146.80/14,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.78

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