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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.92, 21,367.40 and 3,714.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.92, 21,367.40 and 3,714.93 is: 5,572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.92 : 21,367.40 = 3,714.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.92/21,367.40 = 3,714.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.92x = 21,367.40 × 3,714.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.92x = 79,378,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,378,376.71/14,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.40

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