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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.65, 21,225.94 and 3,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.65, 21,225.94 and 3,762.40 is: 5,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.65 : 21,225.94 = 3,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.65/21,225.94 = 3,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.65x = 21,225.94 × 3,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.65x = 79,860,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,860,476.66/14,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.59

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