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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.41, 21,313.34 and 5,884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.41, 21,313.34 and 5,884.31 is: 8,832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.41 : 21,313.34 = 5,884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.41/21,313.34 = 5,884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.41x = 21,313.34 × 5,884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.41x = 125,414,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,414,299.70/14,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.36

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