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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.26, 21,247.50 and 3,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.26, 21,247.50 and 3,775.74 is: 5,663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.26 : 21,247.50 = 3,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.26/21,247.50 = 3,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.26x = 21,247.50 × 3,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.26x = 80,225,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,225,035.65/14,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.91

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