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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.92, 21,265.71 and 5,849.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.92, 21,265.71 and 5,849.99 is: 8,778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.92 : 21,265.71 = 5,849.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.92/21,265.71 = 5,849.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.92x = 21,265.71 × 5,849.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.92x = 124,404,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,404,062.58/14,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.21

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