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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.68, 21,524.25 and 3,960.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.68, 21,524.25 and 3,960.43 is: 5,940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.68 : 21,524.25 = 3,960.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.68/21,524.25 = 3,960.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.68x = 21,524.25 × 3,960.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.68x = 85,245,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,245,285.43/14,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.98

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