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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.39, 21,246.63 and 3,776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.39, 21,246.63 and 3,776.14 is: 5,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.39 : 21,246.63 = 3,776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.39/21,246.63 = 3,776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.39x = 21,246.63 × 3,776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.39x = 80,230,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,230,249.41/14,164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.22

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