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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.97, 21,538.86 and 3,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.97, 21,538.86 and 3,970.72 is: 5,956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.97 : 21,538.86 = 3,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.97/21,538.86 = 3,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.97x = 21,538.86 × 3,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.97x = 85,524,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,524,728.33/14,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.19

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