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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.22, 21,366.81 and 5,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.22, 21,366.81 and 5,938.50 is: 8,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.22 : 21,366.81 = 5,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.22/21,366.81 = 5,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.22x = 21,366.81 × 5,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.22x = 126,886,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,886,801.19/14,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.95

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