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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.84, 21,529.83 and 3,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.84, 21,529.83 and 3,966.59 is: 5,949.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.84 : 21,529.83 = 3,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.84/21,529.83 = 3,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.84x = 21,529.83 × 3,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.84x = 85,399,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,399,988.55/14,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.21

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