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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.88, 21,172.62 and 5,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.88, 21,172.62 and 5,348.90 is: 8,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.88 : 21,172.62 = 5,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.88/21,172.62 = 5,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.88x = 21,172.62 × 5,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.88x = 113,250,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,250,227.12/14,116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.33

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