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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.64, 21,272.72 and 5,416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.64, 21,272.72 and 5,416.48 is: 8,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.64 : 21,272.72 = 5,416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.64/21,272.72 = 5,416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.64x = 21,272.72 × 5,416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.64x = 115,223,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,223,262.43/14,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.67

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