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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.68, 21,294.09 and 3,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.68, 21,294.09 and 3,807 is: 5,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.68 : 21,294.09 = 3,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.68/21,294.09 = 3,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.68x = 21,294.09 × 3,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.68x = 81,066,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066,600.63/14,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.85

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