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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.34, 21,324.36 and 5,908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.34, 21,324.36 and 5,908.10 is: 8,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.34 : 21,324.36 = 5,908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.34/21,324.36 = 5,908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.34x = 21,324.36 × 5,908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.34x = 125,986,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,986,451.32/14,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.35

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