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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.84, 21,221.39 and 5,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.84, 21,221.39 and 5,388.26 is: 8,080.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.84 : 21,221.39 = 5,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.84/21,221.39 = 5,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.84x = 21,221.39 × 5,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.84x = 114,346,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,346,274.25/14,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.53

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