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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.17, 21,311.70 and 5,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.17, 21,311.70 and 5,439.70 is: 8,161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.17 : 21,311.70 = 5,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.17/21,311.70 = 5,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.17x = 21,311.70 × 5,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.17x = 115,929,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,929,254.49/14,204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.64

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