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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.08, 21,359.92 and 3,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.08, 21,359.92 and 3,853.64 is: 5,780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.08 : 21,359.92 = 3,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.08/21,359.92 = 3,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.08x = 21,359.92 × 3,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.08x = 82,313,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,313,442.11/14,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.00

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