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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.67, 21,272.84 and 5,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.67, 21,272.84 and 5,854.75 is: 8,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.67 : 21,272.84 = 5,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.67/21,272.84 = 5,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.67x = 21,272.84 × 5,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.67x = 124,547,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,547,130.72/14,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.36

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