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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.48, 21,188.70 and 3,739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.48, 21,188.70 and 3,739.24 is: 5,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.48 : 21,188.70 = 3,739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.48/21,188.70 = 3,739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.48x = 21,188.70 × 3,739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.48x = 79,229,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229,634.59/14,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.99

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