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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.97, 21,062.54 and 5,719.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.97, 21,062.54 and 5,719.93 is: 8,579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.97 : 21,062.54 = 5,719.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.97/21,062.54 = 5,719.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.97x = 21,062.54 × 5,719.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.97x = 120,476,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,476,254.42/14,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.73

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