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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.08, 21,241.28 and 5,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.08, 21,241.28 and 5,278.90 is: 7,913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.08 : 21,241.28 = 5,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.08/21,241.28 = 5,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.08x = 21,241.28 × 5,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.08x = 112,130,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,130,496.06/14,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.19

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