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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.04, 21,454.94 and 5,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.04, 21,454.94 and 5,982.84 is: 8,973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.04 : 21,454.94 = 5,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.04/21,454.94 = 5,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.04x = 21,454.94 × 5,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.04x = 128,361,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,361,473.23/14,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.16

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