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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.92, 21,221.55 and 5,828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.92, 21,221.55 and 5,828.06 is: 8,744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.92 : 21,221.55 = 5,828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.92/21,221.55 = 5,828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.92x = 21,221.55 × 5,828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.92x = 123,680,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,680,360.59/14,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.42

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