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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.91, 21,184.26 and 3,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.91, 21,184.26 and 3,592.84 is: 5,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.91 : 21,184.26 = 3,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.91/21,184.26 = 3,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.91x = 21,184.26 × 3,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.91x = 76,111,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111,559.76/14,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.23

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