Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,439.87, 21,654.34 and 5,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,439.87, 21,654.34 and 5,670 is: 8,502.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,439.87 : 21,654.34 = 5,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,439.87/21,654.34 = 5,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,439.87x = 21,654.34 × 5,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,439.87x = 122,780,093.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,780,093.63/14,439.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,502.85
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