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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.76, 21,331.35 and 5,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.76, 21,331.35 and 5,901.48 is: 8,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.76 : 21,331.35 = 5,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.76/21,331.35 = 5,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.76x = 21,331.35 × 5,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.76x = 125,886,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,886,535.40/14,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.42

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