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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.60, 21,698.40 and 5,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.60, 21,698.40 and 5,229.44 is: 7,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.60 : 21,698.40 = 5,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.60/21,698.40 = 5,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.60x = 21,698.40 × 5,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.60x = 113,470,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,470,480.90/14,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.16

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