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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.56, 21,231.72 and 3,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.56, 21,231.72 and 3,766.50 is: 5,649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.56 : 21,231.72 = 3,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.56/21,231.72 = 3,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.56x = 21,231.72 × 3,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.56x = 79,969,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,969,273.38/14,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.32

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