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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.20, 21,271.67 and 3,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.20, 21,271.67 and 3,794.76 is: 5,691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.20 : 21,271.67 = 3,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.20/21,271.67 = 3,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.20x = 21,271.67 × 3,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.20x = 80,720,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,720,785.58/14,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.70

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