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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.76, 21,441.10 and 5,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.76, 21,441.10 and 5,523.44 is: 8,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.76 : 21,441.10 = 5,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.76/21,441.10 = 5,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.76x = 21,441.10 × 5,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.76x = 118,428,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,428,629.38/14,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.18

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