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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.35, 21,366.41 and 5,485.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.35, 21,366.41 and 5,485.47 is: 8,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.35 : 21,366.41 = 5,485.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.35/21,366.41 = 5,485.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.35x = 21,366.41 × 5,485.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.35x = 117,204,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,204,773.64/14,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.39

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