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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.24, 21,381.11 and 5,927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.24, 21,381.11 and 5,927.78 is: 8,892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.24 : 21,381.11 = 5,927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.24/21,381.11 = 5,927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.24x = 21,381.11 × 5,927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.24x = 126,742,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,742,379.69/14,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.81

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