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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.91, 21,344.40 and 5,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.91, 21,344.40 and 5,903.82 is: 8,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.91 : 21,344.40 = 5,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.91/21,344.40 = 5,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.91x = 21,344.40 × 5,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.91x = 126,013,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,013,495.61/14,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.03

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