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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.72, 21,209.55 and 5,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.72, 21,209.55 and 5,822.34 is: 8,726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.72 : 21,209.55 = 5,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.72/21,209.55 = 5,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.72x = 21,209.55 × 5,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.72x = 123,489,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,489,211.35/14,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.09

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