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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.29, 21,237.29 and 3,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.29, 21,237.29 and 3,770.04 is: 5,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.29 : 21,237.29 = 3,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.29/21,237.29 = 3,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.29x = 21,237.29 × 3,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.29x = 80,065,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,065,432.79/14,158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.02

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