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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.62, 21,441.27 and 5,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.62, 21,441.27 and 5,522.18 is: 8,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.62 : 21,441.27 = 5,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.62/21,441.27 = 5,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.62x = 21,441.27 × 5,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.62x = 118,402,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,402,552.37/14,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.91

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