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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.19, 21,466.17 and 5,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.19, 21,466.17 and 5,984.52 is: 8,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.19 : 21,466.17 = 5,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.19/21,466.17 = 5,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.19x = 21,466.17 × 5,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.19x = 128,464,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,464,723.69/14,305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,980.29

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