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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.74, 21,296.61 and 3,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.74, 21,296.61 and 3,809.76 is: 5,714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.74 : 21,296.61 = 3,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.74/21,296.61 = 3,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.74x = 21,296.61 × 3,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.74x = 81,134,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,134,972.91/14,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.64

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