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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.74, 21,233.58 and 3,767.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.74, 21,233.58 and 3,767.49 is: 5,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.74 : 21,233.58 = 3,767.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.74/21,233.58 = 3,767.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.74x = 21,233.58 × 3,767.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.74x = 79,997,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,997,300.31/14,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.23

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