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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.59, 21,674.34 and 5,445.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.59, 21,674.34 and 5,445.39 is: 8,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.59 : 21,674.34 = 5,445.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.59/21,674.34 = 5,445.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.59x = 21,674.34 × 5,445.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.59x = 118,025,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,025,234.29/14,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.07

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