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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.06, 21,333.22 and 5,454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.06, 21,333.22 and 5,454.90 is: 8,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.06 : 21,333.22 = 5,454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.06/21,333.22 = 5,454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.06x = 21,333.22 × 5,454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.06x = 116,370,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,370,581.78/14,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.40

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