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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.94, 21,511.51 and 3,952.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.94, 21,511.51 and 3,952.69 is: 5,929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.94 : 21,511.51 = 3,952.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.94/21,511.51 = 3,952.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.94x = 21,511.51 × 3,952.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.94x = 85,028,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,028,266.80/14,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.06

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