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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.91, 21,526.76 and 3,962.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.91, 21,526.76 and 3,962.66 is: 5,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.91 : 21,526.76 = 3,962.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.91/21,526.76 = 3,962.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.91x = 21,526.76 × 3,962.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.91x = 85,303,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,303,133.05/14,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.09

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