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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.40, 21,312.68 and 5,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.40, 21,312.68 and 5,441.32 is: 8,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.40 : 21,312.68 = 5,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.40/21,312.68 = 5,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.40x = 21,312.68 × 5,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.40x = 115,969,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,969,111.94/14,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.16

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