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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.70, 21,271.82 and 5,415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.70, 21,271.82 and 5,415.66 is: 8,122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.70 : 21,271.82 = 5,415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.70/21,271.82 = 5,415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.70x = 21,271.82 × 5,415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.70x = 115,200,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,200,917.62/14,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.64

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