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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.76, 21,322.22 and 5,447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.76, 21,322.22 and 5,447.69 is: 8,172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.76 : 21,322.22 = 5,447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.76/21,322.22 = 5,447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.76x = 21,322.22 × 5,447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.76x = 116,156,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156,710.82/14,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.71

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