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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.08, 21,547.35 and 3,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.08, 21,547.35 and 3,976.56 is: 5,964.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.08 : 21,547.35 = 3,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.08/21,547.35 = 3,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.08x = 21,547.35 × 3,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.08x = 85,684,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,684,330.12/14,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.77

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