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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.78, 21,275.64 and 3,795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.78, 21,275.64 and 3,795.53 is: 5,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.78 : 21,275.64 = 3,795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.78/21,275.64 = 3,795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.78x = 21,275.64 × 3,795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.78x = 80,752,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,752,383.08/14,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.29

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