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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.34, 21,367.08 and 5,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.34, 21,367.08 and 5,932.59 is: 8,892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.34 : 21,367.08 = 5,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.34/21,367.08 = 5,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.34x = 21,367.08 × 5,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.34x = 126,762,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,762,125.14/14,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.26

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