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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.82, 21,350.52 and 5,466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.82, 21,350.52 and 5,466.06 is: 8,200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.82 : 21,350.52 = 5,466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.82/21,350.52 = 5,466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.82x = 21,350.52 × 5,466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.82x = 116,703,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,703,223.35/14,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.16

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