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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.33, 21,671.41 and 5,214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.33, 21,671.41 and 5,214.33 is: 7,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.33 : 21,671.41 = 5,214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.33/21,671.41 = 5,214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.33x = 21,671.41 × 5,214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.33x = 113,001,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,001,883.31/14,448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.10

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