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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.20, 21,447.17 and 5,975.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.20, 21,447.17 and 5,975.97 is: 8,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.20 : 21,447.17 = 5,975.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.20/21,447.17 = 5,975.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.20x = 21,447.17 × 5,975.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.20x = 128,167,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,167,561.01/14,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.41

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