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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.88, 21,092.14 and 5,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.88, 21,092.14 and 5,295.56 is: 7,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.88 : 21,092.14 = 5,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.88/21,092.14 = 5,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.88x = 21,092.14 × 5,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.88x = 111,694,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,694,692.90/14,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.21

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