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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.27, 21,466.96 and 5,545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.27, 21,466.96 and 5,545.13 is: 8,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.27 : 21,466.96 = 5,545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.27/21,466.96 = 5,545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.27x = 21,466.96 × 5,545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.27x = 119,036,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,036,962.71/14,315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.39

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