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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.54, 21,404.82 and 5,503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.54, 21,404.82 and 5,503.07 is: 8,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.54 : 21,404.82 = 5,503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.54/21,404.82 = 5,503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.54x = 21,404.82 × 5,503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.54x = 117,792,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,792,222.80/14,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.96

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