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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.08, 21,372.06 and 3,859.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.08, 21,372.06 and 3,859.83 is: 5,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.08 : 21,372.06 = 3,859.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.08/21,372.06 = 3,859.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.08x = 21,372.06 × 3,859.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.08x = 82,492,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,492,518.35/14,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,789.73

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