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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.59, 21,441.76 and 5,415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.59, 21,441.76 and 5,415.27 is: 8,116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.59 : 21,441.76 = 5,415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.59/21,441.76 = 5,415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.59x = 21,441.76 × 5,415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.59x = 116,112,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,112,919.68/14,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.61

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