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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.05, 21,316.70 and 5,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.05, 21,316.70 and 5,443.88 is: 8,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.05 : 21,316.70 = 5,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.05/21,316.70 = 5,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.05x = 21,316.70 × 5,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.05x = 116,045,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,045,463.82/14,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.86

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