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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.72, 21,474.76 and 5,546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.72, 21,474.76 and 5,546.56 is: 8,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.72 : 21,474.76 = 5,546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.72/21,474.76 = 5,546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.72x = 21,474.76 × 5,546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.72x = 119,111,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,111,044.83/14,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.72

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