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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.51, 21,529.34 and 3,966.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.51, 21,529.34 and 3,966.29 is: 5,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.51 : 21,529.34 = 3,966.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.51/21,529.34 = 3,966.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.51x = 21,529.34 × 3,966.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.51x = 85,391,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,391,586.12/14,354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.76

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