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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.55, 21,551.63 and 5,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.55, 21,551.63 and 5,595.44 is: 8,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.55 : 21,551.63 = 5,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.55/21,551.63 = 5,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.55x = 21,551.63 × 5,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.55x = 120,590,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,590,716.83/14,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.61

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