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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.84, 21,323.63 and 5,907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.84, 21,323.63 and 5,907.59 is: 8,857.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.84 : 21,323.63 = 5,907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.84/21,323.63 = 5,907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.84x = 21,323.63 × 5,907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.84x = 125,971,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,971,233.81/14,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,857.59

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