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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.13, 21,535.43 and 3,967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.13, 21,535.43 and 3,967.88 is: 5,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.13 : 21,535.43 = 3,967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.13/21,535.43 = 3,967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.13x = 21,535.43 × 3,967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.13x = 85,450,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,450,001.99/14,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.16

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