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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.06, 21,266.97 and 3,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.06, 21,266.97 and 3,791.62 is: 5,687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.06 : 21,266.97 = 3,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.06/21,266.97 = 3,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.06x = 21,266.97 × 3,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.06x = 80,636,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,636,268.79/14,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.00

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