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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.08, 21,591.20 and 4,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.08, 21,591.20 and 4,005.84 is: 6,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.08 : 21,591.20 = 4,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.08/21,591.20 = 4,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.08x = 21,591.20 × 4,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.08x = 86,490,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,490,892.61/14,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.78

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