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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.95, 21,792.05 and 3,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.95, 21,792.05 and 3,997.25 is: 5,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.95 : 21,792.05 = 3,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.95/21,792.05 = 3,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.95x = 21,792.05 × 3,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.95x = 87,108,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,108,197.40/14,529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.08

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