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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.42, 21,380.82 and 5,928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.42, 21,380.82 and 5,928.76 is: 8,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.42 : 21,380.82 = 5,928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.42/21,380.82 = 5,928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.42x = 21,380.82 × 5,928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.42x = 126,761,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,761,750.38/14,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.68

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