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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.06, 21,253.19 and 5,401.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.06, 21,253.19 and 5,401.66 is: 8,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.06 : 21,253.19 = 5,401.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.06/21,253.19 = 5,401.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.06x = 21,253.19 × 5,401.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.06x = 114,802,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,802,506.30/14,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.05

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