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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.50, 21,998.49 and 5,429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.50, 21,998.49 and 5,429.50 is: 8,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.50 : 21,998.49 = 5,429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.50/21,998.49 = 5,429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.50x = 21,998.49 × 5,429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.50x = 119,440,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,440,801.46/14,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.45

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