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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.94, 21,307.39 and 3,816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.94, 21,307.39 and 3,816.69 is: 5,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.94 : 21,307.39 = 3,816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.94/21,307.39 = 3,816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.94x = 21,307.39 × 3,816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.94x = 81,323,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,323,634.36/14,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.03

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