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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.62, 21,391.33 and 5,954.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.62, 21,391.33 and 5,954.83 is: 8,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.62 : 21,391.33 = 5,954.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.62/21,391.33 = 5,954.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.62x = 21,391.33 × 5,954.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.62x = 127,381,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,381,733.62/14,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,927.40

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