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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.92, 21,444.48 and 3,907.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.92, 21,444.48 and 3,907.64 is: 5,861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.92 : 21,444.48 = 3,907.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.92/21,444.48 = 3,907.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.92x = 21,444.48 × 3,907.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.92x = 83,797,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797,307.83/14,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.62

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