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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.49, 21,371.76 and 5,935.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.49, 21,371.76 and 5,935.43 is: 8,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.49 : 21,371.76 = 5,935.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.49/21,371.76 = 5,935.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.49x = 21,371.76 × 5,935.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.49x = 126,850,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,850,585.46/14,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.86

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