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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.03, 21,394.82 and 5,599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.03, 21,394.82 and 5,599.67 is: 8,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.03 : 21,394.82 = 5,599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.03/21,394.82 = 5,599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.03x = 21,394.82 × 5,599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.03x = 119,803,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,803,796.74/14,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.02

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