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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.69, 21,275.49 and 5,424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.69, 21,275.49 and 5,424.97 is: 8,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.69 : 21,275.49 = 5,424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.69/21,275.49 = 5,424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.69x = 21,275.49 × 5,424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.69x = 115,418,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,418,894.99/14,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.01

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