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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.60, 21,231.90 and 3,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.60, 21,231.90 and 3,624.60 is: 5,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.60 : 21,231.90 = 3,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.60/21,231.90 = 3,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.60x = 21,231.90 × 3,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.60x = 76,957,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,957,144.74/14,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.90

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