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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.80, 21,239.62 and 3,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.80, 21,239.62 and 3,629.80 is: 5,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.80 : 21,239.62 = 3,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.80/21,239.62 = 3,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.80x = 21,239.62 × 3,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.80x = 77,095,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,095,572.68/14,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.68

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