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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.67, 21,176.10 and 5,795.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.67, 21,176.10 and 5,795.33 is: 8,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.67 : 21,176.10 = 5,795.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.67/21,176.10 = 5,795.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.67x = 21,176.10 × 5,795.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.67x = 122,722,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,722,381.73/14,117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.82

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