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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.64, 21,233.38 and 3,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.64, 21,233.38 and 3,625.64 is: 5,438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.64 : 21,233.38 = 3,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.64/21,233.38 = 3,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.64x = 21,233.38 × 3,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.64x = 76,984,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,984,591.86/14,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.44

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