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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.58, 21,544.22 and 5,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.58, 21,544.22 and 5,484.50 is: 8,223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.58 : 21,544.22 = 5,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.58/21,544.22 = 5,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.58x = 21,544.22 × 5,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.58x = 118,159,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,159,274.59/14,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.45

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