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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.48, 21,370.20 and 5,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.48, 21,370.20 and 5,940.76 is: 8,906.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.48 : 21,370.20 = 5,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.48/21,370.20 = 5,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.48x = 21,370.20 × 5,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.48x = 126,955,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,955,229.35/14,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,906.34

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