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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.32, 21,313.98 and 5,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.32, 21,313.98 and 5,444.25 is: 8,166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.32 : 21,313.98 = 5,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.32/21,313.98 = 5,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.32x = 21,313.98 × 5,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.32x = 116,038,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,038,635.62/14,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,166.38

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