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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.07, 21,226.96 and 5,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.07, 21,226.96 and 5,394.20 is: 8,084.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.07 : 21,226.96 = 5,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.07/21,226.96 = 5,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.07x = 21,226.96 × 5,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.07x = 114,502,467.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,502,467.63/14,164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.01

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