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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.40, 21,278.70 and 5,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.40, 21,278.70 and 5,421.60 is: 8,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.40 : 21,278.70 = 5,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.40/21,278.70 = 5,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.40x = 21,278.70 × 5,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.40x = 115,364,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,364,599.92/14,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.50

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