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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.41, 21,295.67 and 5,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.41, 21,295.67 and 5,870.90 is: 8,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.41 : 21,295.67 = 5,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.41/21,295.67 = 5,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.41x = 21,295.67 × 5,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.41x = 125,024,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024,749.00/14,195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.41

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