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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.44, 21,392.51 and 5,497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.44, 21,392.51 and 5,497.29 is: 8,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.44 : 21,392.51 = 5,497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.44/21,392.51 = 5,497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.44x = 21,392.51 × 5,497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.44x = 117,600,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,600,803.81/14,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.34

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