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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.88, 21,247.52 and 3,776.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.88, 21,247.52 and 3,776.63 is: 5,664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.88 : 21,247.52 = 3,776.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.88/21,247.52 = 3,776.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.88x = 21,247.52 × 3,776.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.88x = 80,243,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,243,896.34/14,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.99

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