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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.12, 21,545.94 and 3,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.12, 21,545.94 and 3,975.72 is: 5,963.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.12 : 21,545.94 = 3,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.12/21,545.94 = 3,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.12x = 21,545.94 × 3,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.12x = 85,660,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,660,624.58/14,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.51

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