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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.71, 21,323.43 and 5,907.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.71, 21,323.43 and 5,907.47 is: 8,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.71 : 21,323.43 = 5,907.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.71/21,323.43 = 5,907.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.71x = 21,323.43 × 5,907.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.71x = 125,967,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,967,416.40/14,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,857.40

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