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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.08, 21,283.56 and 5,423.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.08, 21,283.56 and 5,423.94 is: 8,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.08 : 21,283.56 = 5,423.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.08/21,283.56 = 5,423.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.08x = 21,283.56 × 5,423.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.08x = 115,440,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,440,752.43/14,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.02

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