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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.96, 21,226.44 and 5,383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.96, 21,226.44 and 5,383.82 is: 8,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.96 : 21,226.44 = 5,383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.96/21,226.44 = 5,383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.96x = 21,226.44 × 5,383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.96x = 114,279,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,279,332.20/14,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.73

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