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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.76, 21,359.28 and 5,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.76, 21,359.28 and 5,914.52 is: 8,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.76 : 21,359.28 = 5,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.76/21,359.28 = 5,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.76x = 21,359.28 × 5,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.76x = 126,329,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,329,888.75/14,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,875.37

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