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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.49, 21,376.26 and 5,938.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.49, 21,376.26 and 5,938.43 is: 8,905.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.49 : 21,376.26 = 5,938.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.49/21,376.26 = 5,938.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.49x = 21,376.26 × 5,938.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.49x = 126,941,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,941,423.67/14,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.36

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