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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.14, 21,535.44 and 3,967.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.14, 21,535.44 and 3,967.89 is: 5,952.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.14 : 21,535.44 = 3,967.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.14/21,535.44 = 3,967.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.14x = 21,535.44 × 3,967.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.14x = 85,450,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,450,257.02/14,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.17

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