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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.03, 21,274.52 and 3,794.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.03, 21,274.52 and 3,794.78 is: 5,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.03 : 21,274.52 = 3,794.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.03/21,274.52 = 3,794.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.03x = 21,274.52 × 3,794.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.03x = 80,732,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,732,157.22/14,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.16

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