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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.02, 21,264.04 and 3,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.02, 21,264.04 and 3,787.50 is: 5,681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.02 : 21,264.04 = 3,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.02/21,264.04 = 3,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.02x = 21,264.04 × 3,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.02x = 80,537,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,537,551.50/14,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.25

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