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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.88, 21,533.55 and 3,966.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.88, 21,533.55 and 3,966.63 is: 5,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.88 : 21,533.55 = 3,966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.88/21,533.55 = 3,966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.88x = 21,533.55 × 3,966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.88x = 85,415,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,415,625.44/14,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.28

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