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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.17, 21,452.67 and 5,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.17, 21,452.67 and 5,975.54 is: 8,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.17 : 21,452.67 = 5,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.17/21,452.67 = 5,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.17x = 21,452.67 × 5,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.17x = 128,191,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,191,180.43/14,296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.82

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