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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.76, 21,271.16 and 3,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.76, 21,271.16 and 3,792.52 is: 5,688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.76 : 21,271.16 = 3,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.76/21,271.16 = 3,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.76x = 21,271.16 × 3,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.76x = 80,671,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,671,299.72/14,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.79

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