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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.09, 21,348.65 and 5,906.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.09, 21,348.65 and 5,906.11 is: 8,863.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.09 : 21,348.65 = 5,906.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.09/21,348.65 = 5,906.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.09x = 21,348.65 × 5,906.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.09x = 126,087,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,087,414.50/14,226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.11

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