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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.91, 21,543.18 and 5,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.91, 21,543.18 and 5,597.74 is: 8,394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.91 : 21,543.18 = 5,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.91/21,543.18 = 5,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.91x = 21,543.18 × 5,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.91x = 120,593,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,593,120.41/14,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.98

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