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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.04, 21,329.64 and 5,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.04, 21,329.64 and 5,469.24 is: 8,199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.04 : 21,329.64 = 5,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.04/21,329.64 = 5,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.04x = 21,329.64 × 5,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.04x = 116,656,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,656,920.27/14,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.09

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