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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.07, 21,657.26 and 5,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.07, 21,657.26 and 5,671.14 is: 8,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.07 : 21,657.26 = 5,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.07/21,657.26 = 5,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.07x = 21,657.26 × 5,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.07x = 122,821,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,821,353.48/14,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.49

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