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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.70, 21,252.96 and 3,780.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.70, 21,252.96 and 3,780.45 is: 5,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.70 : 21,252.96 = 3,780.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.70/21,252.96 = 3,780.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.70x = 21,252.96 × 3,780.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.70x = 80,345,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,345,752.63/14,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.65

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