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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.56, 21,332.90 and 3,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.56, 21,332.90 and 3,832.88 is: 5,748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.56 : 21,332.90 = 3,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.56/21,332.90 = 3,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.56x = 21,332.90 × 3,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.56x = 81,766,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,766,319.92/14,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.66

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