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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.73, 21,262.59 and 5,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.73, 21,262.59 and 5,745.60 is: 8,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.73 : 21,262.59 = 5,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.73/21,262.59 = 5,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.73x = 21,262.59 × 5,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.73x = 122,166,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,166,337.10/14,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.13

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