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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.56, 21,354.72 and 3,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.56, 21,354.72 and 3,848.50 is: 5,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.56 : 21,354.72 = 3,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.56/21,354.72 = 3,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.56x = 21,354.72 × 3,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.56x = 82,183,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,183,639.92/14,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.31

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