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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.84, 21,332.40 and 3,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.84, 21,332.40 and 3,832.44 is: 5,748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.84 : 21,332.40 = 3,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.84/21,332.40 = 3,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.84x = 21,332.40 × 3,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.84x = 81,755,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,755,143.06/14,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.97

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