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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.84, 21,512.34 and 3,952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.84, 21,512.34 and 3,952.50 is: 5,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.84 : 21,512.34 = 3,952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.84/21,512.34 = 3,952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.84x = 21,512.34 × 3,952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.84x = 85,027,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,027,523.85/14,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.05

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