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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.13, 21,522.51 and 3,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.13, 21,522.51 and 3,958.88 is: 5,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.13 : 21,522.51 = 3,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.13/21,522.51 = 3,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.13x = 21,522.51 × 3,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.13x = 85,204,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,204,926.78/14,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.82

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