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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.88, 21,332.81 and 3,833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.88, 21,332.81 and 3,833.63 is: 5,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.88 : 21,332.81 = 3,833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.88/21,332.81 = 3,833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.88x = 21,332.81 × 3,833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.88x = 81,782,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,782,003.32/14,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.44

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