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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.84, 21,338.40 and 3,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.84, 21,338.40 and 3,836.44 is: 5,754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.84 : 21,338.40 = 3,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.84/21,338.40 = 3,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.84x = 21,338.40 × 3,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.84x = 81,863,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,863,491.30/14,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.97

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