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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.46, 21,546.36 and 3,975.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.46, 21,546.36 and 3,975.21 is: 5,963.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.46 : 21,546.36 = 3,975.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.46/21,546.36 = 3,975.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.46x = 21,546.36 × 3,975.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.46x = 85,651,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,651,305.74/14,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.14

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