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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,181.69, 21,274.04 and 5,862.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,181.69, 21,274.04 and 5,862.33 is: 8,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,181.69 : 21,274.04 = 5,862.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,181.69/21,274.04 = 5,862.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,181.69x = 21,274.04 × 5,862.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,181.69x = 124,715,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,715,413.60/14,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.12

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