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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.56, 21,218.40 and 3,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.56, 21,218.40 and 3,759.12 is: 5,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.56 : 21,218.40 = 3,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.56/21,218.40 = 3,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.56x = 21,218.40 × 3,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.56x = 79,762,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,762,511.81/14,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.30

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