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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.68, 21,289.59 and 3,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.68, 21,289.59 and 3,804 is: 5,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.68 : 21,289.59 = 3,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.68/21,289.59 = 3,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.68x = 21,289.59 × 3,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.68x = 80,985,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,985,600.36/14,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.35

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