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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.13, 21,391.97 and 5,496.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.13, 21,391.97 and 5,496.91 is: 8,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.13 : 21,391.97 = 5,496.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.13/21,391.97 = 5,496.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.13x = 21,391.97 × 5,496.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.13x = 117,589,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,589,652.85/14,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.31

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