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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.08, 21,525.60 and 3,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.08, 21,525.60 and 3,961.92 is: 5,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.08 : 21,525.60 = 3,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.08/21,525.60 = 3,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.08x = 21,525.60 × 3,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.08x = 85,282,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282,705.15/14,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.01

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