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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,355.84, 21,531.33 and 3,967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,355.84, 21,531.33 and 3,967.59 is: 5,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355.84 : 21,531.33 = 3,967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355.84/21,531.33 = 3,967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355.84x = 21,531.33 × 3,967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355.84x = 85,427,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,427,489.59/14,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.71

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