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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,147.60, 21,221.40 and 3,760.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,147.60, 21,221.40 and 3,760.40 is: 5,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,147.60 : 21,221.40 = 3,760.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,147.60/21,221.40 = 3,760.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,147.60x = 21,221.40 × 3,760.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,147.60x = 79,800,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,800,952.56/14,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.60

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