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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.17, 21,319.89 and 5,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.17, 21,319.89 and 5,446 is: 8,169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.17 : 21,319.89 = 5,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.17/21,319.89 = 5,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.17x = 21,319.89 × 5,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.17x = 116,108,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,108,120.94/14,213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.05

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