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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.92, 21,247.26 and 5,401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.92, 21,247.26 and 5,401.05 is: 8,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.92 : 21,247.26 = 5,401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.92/21,247.26 = 5,401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.92x = 21,247.26 × 5,401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.92x = 114,757,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,757,513.62/14,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.10

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