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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.52, 21,266.28 and 3,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.52, 21,266.28 and 3,789 is: 5,683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.52 : 21,266.28 = 3,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.52/21,266.28 = 3,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.52x = 21,266.28 × 3,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.52x = 80,577,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,577,934.92/14,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.50

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