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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.53, 21,396.78 and 5,493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.53, 21,396.78 and 5,493.30 is: 8,239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.53 : 21,396.78 = 5,493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.53/21,396.78 = 5,493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.53x = 21,396.78 × 5,493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.53x = 117,538,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,538,866.79/14,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.94

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