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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.83, 21,367.25 and 3,714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.83, 21,367.25 and 3,714.84 is: 5,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.83 : 21,367.25 = 3,714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.83/21,367.25 = 3,714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.83x = 21,367.25 × 3,714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.83x = 79,375,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,375,870.86/14,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.26

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