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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.39, 21,565.96 and 3,989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.39, 21,565.96 and 3,989.14 is: 5,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.39 : 21,565.96 = 3,989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.39/21,565.96 = 3,989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.39x = 21,565.96 × 3,989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.39x = 86,029,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029,633.67/14,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.68

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