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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.52, 21,348.44 and 5,348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.52, 21,348.44 and 5,348.56 is: 8,026.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.52 : 21,348.44 = 5,348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.52/21,348.44 = 5,348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.52x = 21,348.44 × 5,348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.52x = 114,183,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,183,412.25/14,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.66

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