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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.06, 21,321.02 and 5,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.06, 21,321.02 and 5,895 is: 8,844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.06 : 21,321.02 = 5,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.06/21,321.02 = 5,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.06x = 21,321.02 × 5,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.06x = 125,687,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,687,412.90/14,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.34

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