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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.04, 21,545.52 and 3,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.04, 21,545.52 and 3,975.52 is: 5,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.04 : 21,545.52 = 3,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.04/21,545.52 = 3,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.04x = 21,545.52 × 3,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.04x = 85,654,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,654,645.67/14,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.13

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