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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.59, 21,544.29 and 5,593.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.59, 21,544.29 and 5,593.23 is: 8,386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.59 : 21,544.29 = 5,593.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.59/21,544.29 = 5,593.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.59x = 21,544.29 × 5,593.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.59x = 120,502,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,502,169.16/14,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.50

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