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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.56, 21,412.98 and 5,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.56, 21,412.98 and 5,948.28 is: 8,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.56 : 21,412.98 = 5,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.56/21,412.98 = 5,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.56x = 21,412.98 × 5,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.56x = 127,370,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,370,400.67/14,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.15

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