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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.06, 21,250.47 and 3,780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.06, 21,250.47 and 3,780.62 is: 5,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.06 : 21,250.47 = 3,780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.06/21,250.47 = 3,780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.06x = 21,250.47 × 3,780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.06x = 80,339,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,339,951.89/14,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.50

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