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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,128.92, 21,190.98 and 3,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,128.92, 21,190.98 and 3,741.72 is: 5,611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,128.92 : 21,190.98 = 3,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,128.92/21,190.98 = 3,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,128.92x = 21,190.98 × 3,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,128.92x = 79,290,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,290,713.69/14,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.94

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