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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.82, 21,226.55 and 5,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.82, 21,226.55 and 5,383.59 is: 8,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.82 : 21,226.55 = 5,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.82/21,226.55 = 5,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.82x = 21,226.55 × 5,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.82x = 114,275,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,275,015.40/14,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.08

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