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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.67, 21,391.66 and 5,935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.67, 21,391.66 and 5,935.92 is: 8,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.67 : 21,391.66 = 5,935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.67/21,391.66 = 5,935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.67x = 21,391.66 × 5,935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.67x = 126,979,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,979,152.75/14,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.40

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