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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.44, 21,381.22 and 5,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.44, 21,381.22 and 5,934.24 is: 8,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.44 : 21,381.22 = 5,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.44/21,381.22 = 5,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.44x = 21,381.22 × 5,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.44x = 126,881,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,881,378.57/14,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.18

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