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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.53, 21,424.73 and 5,964.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.53, 21,424.73 and 5,964.45 is: 8,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.53 : 21,424.73 = 5,964.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.53/21,424.73 = 5,964.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.53x = 21,424.73 × 5,964.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.53x = 127,786,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,786,701.03/14,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.32

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