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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,172.36, 21,242.96 and 5,847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,172.36, 21,242.96 and 5,847.83 is: 8,765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,172.36 : 21,242.96 = 5,847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,172.36/21,242.96 = 5,847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,172.36x = 21,242.96 × 5,847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,172.36x = 124,225,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225,218.78/14,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.32

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