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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.94, 21,274.38 and 3,794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.94, 21,274.38 and 3,794.42 is: 5,691.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.94 : 21,274.38 = 3,794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.94/21,274.38 = 3,794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.94x = 21,274.38 × 3,794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.94x = 80,723,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,723,932.96/14,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.62

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