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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,123.16, 21,184.87 and 3,593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,123.16, 21,184.87 and 3,593.19 is: 5,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,123.16 : 21,184.87 = 3,593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,123.16/21,184.87 = 3,593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,123.16x = 21,184.87 × 3,593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,123.16x = 76,121,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,121,345.29/14,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.82

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