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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.92, 21,388.79 and 5,953.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.92, 21,388.79 and 5,953.14 is: 8,924.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.92 : 21,388.79 = 5,953.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.92/21,388.79 = 5,953.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.92x = 21,388.79 × 5,953.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.92x = 127,330,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,330,324.59/14,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.86

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