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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.17, 21,521.99 and 3,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.17, 21,521.99 and 3,958.92 is: 5,938.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.17 : 21,521.99 = 3,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.17/21,521.99 = 3,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.17x = 21,521.99 × 3,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.17x = 85,203,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,203,836.65/14,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.72

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