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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.72, 21,232.56 and 3,766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.72, 21,232.56 and 3,766.48 is: 5,649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.72 : 21,232.56 = 3,766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.72/21,232.56 = 3,766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.72x = 21,232.56 × 3,766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.72x = 79,972,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972,012.59/14,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.85

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