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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.16, 21,451.08 and 5,422.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.16, 21,451.08 and 5,422.19 is: 8,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.16 : 21,451.08 = 5,422.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.16/21,451.08 = 5,422.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.16x = 21,451.08 × 5,422.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.16x = 116,311,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,311,831.47/14,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.76

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