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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.91, 21,339.90 and 5,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.91, 21,339.90 and 5,900.82 is: 8,853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.91 : 21,339.90 = 5,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.91/21,339.90 = 5,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.91x = 21,339.90 × 5,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.91x = 125,922,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,922,908.72/14,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.53

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