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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,101.92, 21,150.48 and 3,713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,101.92, 21,150.48 and 3,713.76 is: 5,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,101.92 : 21,150.48 = 3,713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,101.92/21,150.48 = 3,713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,101.92x = 21,150.48 × 3,713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,101.92x = 78,547,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,547,806.60/14,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.01

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