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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.69, 21,238.10 and 3,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.69, 21,238.10 and 3,770.44 is: 5,655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.69 : 21,238.10 = 3,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.69/21,238.10 = 3,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.69x = 21,238.10 × 3,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.69x = 80,076,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,076,923.96/14,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.67

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