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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.28, 21,296.99 and 5,871.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.28, 21,296.99 and 5,871.78 is: 8,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.28 : 21,296.99 = 5,871.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.28/21,296.99 = 5,871.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.28x = 21,296.99 × 5,871.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.28x = 125,051,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,051,104.10/14,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.72

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