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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.91, 21,546.18 and 5,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.91, 21,546.18 and 5,599.74 is: 8,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.91 : 21,546.18 = 5,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.91/21,546.18 = 5,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.91x = 21,546.18 × 5,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.91x = 120,653,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,653,005.99/14,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.98

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