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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,352.69, 21,529.03 and 3,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,352.69, 21,529.03 and 3,964.44 is: 5,946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,352.69 : 21,529.03 = 3,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,352.69/21,529.03 = 3,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,352.69x = 21,529.03 × 3,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,352.69x = 85,350,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,350,547.69/14,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.66

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