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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.62, 21,524.05 and 5,463.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.62, 21,524.05 and 5,463.55 is: 8,194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.62 : 21,524.05 = 5,463.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.62/21,524.05 = 5,463.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.62x = 21,524.05 × 5,463.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.62x = 117,597,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,597,772.48/14,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.61

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