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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.02, 21,347.55 and 5,465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.02, 21,347.55 and 5,465.93 is: 8,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.02 : 21,347.55 = 5,465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.02/21,347.55 = 5,465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.02x = 21,347.55 × 5,465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.02x = 116,684,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,684,146.94/14,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.28

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