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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.72, 21,375.97 and 5,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.72, 21,375.97 and 5,942.48 is: 8,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.72 : 21,375.97 = 5,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.72/21,375.97 = 5,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.72x = 21,375.97 × 5,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.72x = 127,026,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,026,152.47/14,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.91

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