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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.67, 21,441.08 and 3,905.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.67, 21,441.08 and 3,905.39 is: 5,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.67 : 21,441.08 = 3,905.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.67/21,441.08 = 3,905.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.67x = 21,441.08 × 3,905.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.67x = 83,735,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,735,779.42/14,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.24

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