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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,198.41, 21,311.84 and 5,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,198.41, 21,311.84 and 5,883.31 is: 8,830.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,198.41 : 21,311.84 = 5,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,198.41/21,311.84 = 5,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,198.41x = 21,311.84 × 5,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,198.41x = 125,384,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,384,161.39/14,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.86

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