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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.96, 21,233.58 and 5,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.96, 21,233.58 and 5,396.38 is: 8,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.96 : 21,233.58 = 5,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.96/21,233.58 = 5,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.96x = 21,233.58 × 5,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.96x = 114,584,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,584,466.44/14,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.72

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