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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.44, 21,219.50 and 5,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.44, 21,219.50 and 5,844.29 is: 8,758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.44 : 21,219.50 = 5,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.44/21,219.50 = 5,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.44x = 21,219.50 × 5,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.44x = 124,012,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,012,820.17/14,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.93

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