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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.76, 21,172.32 and 5,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.76, 21,172.32 and 5,353.92 is: 8,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.76 : 21,172.32 = 5,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.76/21,172.32 = 5,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.76x = 21,172.32 × 5,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.76x = 113,354,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,354,907.49/14,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.24

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