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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.92, 21,313.25 and 5,900.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.92, 21,313.25 and 5,900.67 is: 8,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.92 : 21,313.25 = 5,900.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.92/21,313.25 = 5,900.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.92x = 21,313.25 × 5,900.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.92x = 125,762,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,762,425.37/14,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.22

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