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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.62, 21,386.83 and 5,951.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.62, 21,386.83 and 5,951.83 is: 8,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.62 : 21,386.83 = 5,951.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.62/21,386.83 = 5,951.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.62x = 21,386.83 × 5,951.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.62x = 127,290,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,290,722.93/14,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.90

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