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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.59, 21,323.25 and 5,907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.59, 21,323.25 and 5,907.34 is: 8,857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.59 : 21,323.25 = 5,907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.59/21,323.25 = 5,907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.59x = 21,323.25 × 5,907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.59x = 125,963,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,963,687.66/14,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,857.22

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