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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.23, 21,251.92 and 5,841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.23, 21,251.92 and 5,841.62 is: 8,763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.23 : 21,251.92 = 5,841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.23/21,251.92 = 5,841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.23x = 21,251.92 × 5,841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.23x = 124,145,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,145,520.05/14,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.49

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