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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,564.24, 21,849.48 and 5,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,564.24, 21,849.48 and 5,330 is: 7,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564.24 : 21,849.48 = 5,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564.24/21,849.48 = 5,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564.24x = 21,849.48 × 5,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564.24x = 116,457,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,457,728.40/14,564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.14

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